in time , maybe victor would be able to share his big secret with his parents , and possibly they 'd understand . `` me too , '' i said , grinning like a fool i 'm sure . yes and yes , he said , shaking blue and covered in the sweat of fear . i do a little hop in place before we walk through the ebony double-doors the hosts are holding open for us . `` that 's a polite way of saying you do n't believe me . '' 