he didnt open his mouth to reveal the sharp , chipped , and even missing teeth he had from biting and chewing on so many things in his younger years , a habit recently returned to ease away his stress in a vicious and horrible cycle . she reached them just as the man dropped down and gave his daughter a quick hug . from the corner of my eye , i watched nick squeeze her hand , soothing her . she barely recognized buddy lying in the hospital bed . 