she started to speak , but could n't . i warned you that i had a huge family . we have only this one chance . he looked more shocked than angry . my father pretended to pout as he put his glasses back on . `` you 're not nothing , '' she said . once i have her , will i be able to walk away ? i want you to be happy with yourself . `` you got it , '' she agreed , laughing . and i had bigger and better things to think about . 