he was barely managing to keep it under control . `` of course , only if you can fit me into your schedule , '' hawk teased . to the front was a long stage atop a shiny , empty dance floor . the air was growing colder , too . i glanced around , searching for where he might have found it . my mother would be shocked , my father would be so disappointed . was it possible i was wrong in thinking nothing was here ? madeline 's digital photo was pinned next to a plaid wool skirt and navy blouse . 