they parked outside a building painted in yellow and green , and they left the jeep . my family would not allow the trade in the oil . the fear in her eyes was n't of discovery-of her abuse of others . she didnt want to get into details like she would if he werent someone she was trying to figure out . this house , though , really was nick 's . but he remained where he was , looking up at her . why doesnt someone give him a mask too ? i nudged him with my knee under the table . 