he was n't in the mood for any of the captain 's bull . the whole lower part of the steering wheel had been torn open , wires exposed and dangling like little red and blue snakes . `` so you do still speak your mind . he and heath felt so perfect in her arms . contrary to his daughters concerns , joe sounded sturdy , youthful , as if he still did fifty push-ups every morning . `` as you can see , i have an abundance of things to choose from . '' 