i jerked up , hoping it was rick . that such a young-looking guy could be so wise was still something i was getting used to . `` it makes you sound so annoying . '' `` what do you want with my daughter ? '' once i 'd worked out all the kinks with my fingers , i let it all fall to my shoulders . `` she 's fine , '' beau answered , walking spencer toward the house . i hated the idea of just disappearing from their lives . 