lewis said , a hint of hope in her voice . years had passed before she turned anyone else . a couple of kids in the back turned to stare at him . boy , i needed to go back to the market and buy my girls more gifts . `` i 'm going to drive us right through it . '' where on earth did you think you were ? that 's what i had thought when i stood up , and i had no other words . he felt himself smile , and it felt good . 