maybe he won the lottery today or something who knows . this wouldnt have anything to do with that case carlos and i worked on last year , would it ? did you tell her as well ? ! '' i hold the clear box in my hand . `` how did i do it the first time ? '' a new voice interrupted , scolding in tone but amused nonetheless . `` my mother died of cancer when i was six , and my father was an alcoholic who passed away right before my 18th birthday . '' 