i tried to give him a sheepish smile . i tried turning my eyes away , but he pinched harder and forced them back . he was bringing her house back to life . he had asked his mother what the word was , and she told him . of course , maybe thats what i was doing right now . at that moment , it was as if she 'd forgotten she was trying to keep her distance from him . she would wait until he was done , then approach him for an interview ... just an interview . 