he did n't sound at all happy about it . `` thanks , '' i whispered as i put the phone to my ear . `` it 's time for the test , my child . he managed everything but one pair of boots and her suitcase . i turn to find my father staring back , perfect and unharmed . he was there , not far away , his hair gone crazy on his head and his glasses half-crooked on his nose . maybe they were still on their honeymoon . if you leave , so will they . 