she started breathing heavily , and tried to calm herself down . `` lesson learned the hard way , huh ? '' she slid off his lap , then whirled around to face him , her hands fisted on her hips . anyway , ill be back as soon as im finished . energy stirred and shifted within the lamp . then warmth flowing through the half of his body that could still feel . all four remained still and silent , waiting for papa to say something . i rested my head on his shoulder , `` i love you . '' 