`` that 's two of us , then , '' he said under his breath . she felt his arms tighten around her and knew that she 'd said the right thing . something had risen in the night , something bigger than his affection for me and mine for him . a librarian raised her hand in warning . besides , he 's likely passed out by now , with as much as he 's had to drink . '' ed had to be at least thirty-two but his wide eyes and innocent expression made him look barely old enough to buy beer . 