she smelled wood smoke as she worked her way around the chimney to the back side of the south wing . my father was swollen with pride while my mother wasnt sure how to take the news . i worried about what we would say to each other , but it never came up . they are always happy to see you come home . `` no , you helped me get the job in the first place . she could n't believe he 'd lie to the social worker . a few clouds had gathered at their peaks . 