and the idiot neighbors would call the cops again . the elevator came to a stop , and i realized with a growing dread that i was at the lobby . like nick , he 'd never known what it was like to have a real father . she shivered and moved closer to her husband ; automatically , from long habit , he put his arm around her waist . he pointed his finger at me and stood . `` and what have you there , my dear ? '' 