after she rode on the back of my bike that weekend all the way to new orleans and back , i came up with reasons to see her every day . my mother lets out a startled cry . i wish i could do that , i smiled , standing up . was that all you wanted to know ? that part of the spray works as intended . while they walked back , one of the boys entered the closing circle of warriors . friend of your father does n't seem like a promising opener . 