the woman stepped out on the landing and closed the door behind her . i could n't meet his eyes when i whispered , `` my dad is really dead . '' `` it was the only room open ! '' he hits the counter top with his hand , and whispers , `` yes . he pushed her off for good . he stopped at the foot of the stairs and turned around . youre not welcome and youre not wanted . as he approached , the woman 's partner looked up . 