he gave her the most precious gift of who he really was , and it was a gift he had no idea would break her heart . she turned back , pulling something from her pocket . we were just having some fun . yes , it was his mother-the version ralph remembered from his teens , anyway . `` sorry we lost you in the crowd on the way to the site . '' `` i really should n't stay , '' she murmured , her voice husky and teasing . 