i stepped forward and peeked out of the curtain . i watched her kiss him on the cheek and walk back toward me . the doctor leaned forward and adjusted his glasses . studied him carefully and did one more scan just to be certain she was safe . i need to ask him a few questions . '' it was too gorgeous for words . most of his looks came from his father . `` if you are , remember you 're talking to the woman who can and does drink blood for meals . '' 