her heart felt as if it would explode when the image flashed through her mind of alexander dropping down on one knee , asking her to be his wife . maybe we should just- '' `` who pays you ? '' jack had been confident coming into this meeting . why would you need to light a candle ? were going to keep at it for a while longer , but i need you to come over and distract her . pain was one thing he could deal with . theres another crash , and mother gasps , squeezing my hand even tighter . 