then his head lowered and his lips touched hers . i would have beaten him , number or no number . he brought the water to his face and sniffed . from her tone , i knew she was done talking for now . oh , he wont be happy , wont be happy at all , he said under his breath . the huge front yard of their estate laid in silence and the sinking sun threw long , weird shadows from the tall trees of the driveway . 