then she thought , what the hell , and pushed open the door all the way . he repeats angrily , his face the twisted mask of a tortured soul . flora and i followed a trail that led us to the place where it was being kept , and the police did the rest . i released my hold on her , then went through the door and approached the desk . i should be the one to raise him . she demanded and this made him smile . `` hello , '' she said loudly into the darkness . 