again , thankfully , the blanket partially covered us . the puppy curled in a knot in her lap . `` i do n't know why you ordered that . '' the map hung beside two large wing chairs and a table in a corner . then she looked to the sides . my fingers started shaking and i ran them through my hair . `` almost thirteen , '' he answered , trying to sound tough , like a puppy barking loud . he worked late a lot these past few years . that 's not a bad thing to do . 