`` yes , and luckily , '' said ivy , `` no one beyond this table knows that you know , except for my dad , and he would never tell . '' i dont need it for the heat , but it will help with any wind that might hit us . reef knew exactly what perry wanted . i knew he meant well but some things were out of his power-that is , unless some guy was trying to talk to me . finally i stood up and planted a swift kick to his ribs . 