before the alcohol got the best of me , i was intrigued with what you proposed . `` ah ... mrs. bridges , '' he said with a fake smile . my father took a bite of one of the rolls and then scowled at the others in the basket . she says nothing , just keeps her back to me . without thinking , he leaned in himself and kissed her back , but on the lips instead . skipper started tugging on his leash and she followed . 