it was also the first time she 'd be with brad 's family since he 'd come out to his father . she felt a fresh layer of sweat plaster her forehead . had he let these young priests down ? i had only to go down the hill to see it . i think it is well past my bedtime . it reminds me of the many houses i lived in that had leaky ceilings . suddenly he gazed down at his hand , while a look of shock and surprise came across his face . 