the park was beautiful at night . we dont want to miss a plane . the gentle arc of sand curved around for a quarter mile at least . i lean forward a little more , but her eyes leave mine and focus on the table behind me . it was the first time i 'd ever told him no . `` well , you 're going to have to watch your language once the babies come . '' but even if i could n't prove what he did , he still had to pay . 