i got up and offered my hand , pulled her up . all he wanted was her body . she put her weight on one leg , then the other . `` we have to talk , '' mrs. k announced . what was it called , there 's an old song ... oh yes . if i asked for a warm sweater , i got it . yeah , he was kind of a father figure to me . she paused a beat , and added , `` walker would never stand for it . '' my legs were still a little numb . 