did n't you tell me this afternoon that if i ever get lost in the woods a tree is my friend ? `` are you wearing any underwear under that dress ? '' but he sure as hell wants it . '' dad just nodded without opening his eyes . i broke mercedes gaze , and she put a hand on my cheek . `` do n't do this , '' i whisper into her hair . he rose up on his knees and caught her around the waist with his hands . 