normally when she went out , it was chuck e. cheese 's or incredible pizza , where there 'd be a buffet or games for the kids to run and play . i turned , and my smile froze on my face . `` it 's unlike you to object to helping someone - anyone - no matter what you feel about the person , and it 's not like you to just storm off like that . `` what made you change your ways , sweetheart ? '' i walk toward him as he fingers his keys . 