until then , however , he and kelly could wrap up together under the covers and close out the world . he 'd pulled back and i knew it was my fault . then i slipped on my boots before i headed across the frosty grass . `` worst part , my dad and uncle are in business together and still are . but i do n't want to scare you . '' i could hear the muffled breathing of at least three other people in the room with us . 