for some reason , maybe because he wanted to practice ... he considered doing that . he pauses for my response and i finally speak up . at least that is what her body language suggested . when she 'd read everything , he passed her another sheet of paper . my father would n't say much , because he struggled to even remember who i was . i raise my head and meet her eyes . `` i guess i fainted ... . '' `` well , i can understand that ! '' 