father , i think i hit him , but he ran away ! `` tell me what you did after the accident . '' `` do n't shoot us , '' dale said from behind her . she abandoned her post but insisted we drag a chair over to the window . you do n't usually swim at night . '' `` i 'm glad you came with me , '' i said . that was n't the route he wanted to take , however , and was already regretting bringing it up . i smile and climb out of bed . 