he wanted this , probably more than he wished her to know . he lifted weights every other morning in their basement , which he had turned into a small gym . he turned his attention to my sister . i smiled and thanked him , chuckling to myself as i left . `` mary jo and i would like to offer a solution , '' mack said . grumbles and rumbles ... it sounds like someone is n't too happy with my lack of concern for his big brother worries . 