she just stared at him , silent and still . only it was not about the past , it was about now . `` let 's go for a ride , clear our heads and- '' `` no , '' she said as tears gathered in her throat . i went into the bathroom , pushing the door closed behind me . but i had to apologize to you . besides , dick likes his power where he can reach it . he exclaimed , eyes huge behind his spectacles . `` you checked her out , did you ? '' 