she took his nod as encouragement to continue , which he was fine with . `` you need to change before we get on the plane , '' she chirped at me , beaming , and led me toward the nearest bathroom . but here she was , smiling and trying to comfort him . `` well , get to the real problem , girl . with that breath i am suddenly aware of the warmth at my back . `` then why is she still unconscious ? '' they understood the concept of paying taxes . 