as he turned back to his mate and daughters , his eyes met those of his mothers and he could tell she was just as worried as he was by the nurses reaction . colin leaves me to gather them up , handing them to me when i reach the safety of the ground floor . `` you do realize you 'd have to get to the office an hour earlier than usual if you took me to work . '' a lot like his wife that way . `` could you read this line to me ? '' 