but has it ever occurred to you that what you think is best and what i actually need are two different things ? '' when she leaves , i feel relief wash over me . so ask whatever you want , inspector . '' `` it 's hardly the first thing that comes up in conversation . `` i think you 'd better talk to her yourself . '' tony 's face told me he was n't even thinking of showing up . he pushed a lock of my hair behind my ear as he spoke tenderly . 