`` that 's what dad said , too , when we left him . she said it would remind me always of what i 'd done . he opened the door for her and leaned over , his lips brushing across her jaw . she shoved up his shirt , and her nails scored his flesh . i did n't even know what he was studying in school . his voice is shaking , and in the murky light i think i see tears in his eyes . the victory i thought i 'd made , at least . 