the mother beast spun toward us . or could this have happened because lori convinced her dad to make it happen ? `` thank you all , '' she said , flashing her smile to the crowd . they were both scheduled to speak . sometimes , you have to look real close to see it . they backed out into the corridor and closed the door on him . `` yeah , that 's my girl , '' he says , holding her close as he dips his head down to her shoulder . 