then , her dads strong , gentle voice was on the line . all i have to know is that youre good , he said , then pointed to the thin man , and hes bad . the dog chased after them nipping at gabes heels , snarling and barking . she had done something similar to a student last year . especially when that smile was directed at you and so were his incredibly clear blue eyes . `` sorry , '' i said , taking advantage of his surprise by pushing past him and up onto the ladder . 