reluctantly , i got out of bed and took a shower , just to put another pair of pajamas on . `` he does n't want the responsibility of being a dad and he thinks anything else is just confusing . because you do n't want to marry this particular thorn in your side ? '' i opened their doors and helped them both out . in the autumn she would pick them , placing each red apple in her apron with the greatest care . `` if you read the ring , it says -- '' `` stop ! '' 