honestly , im tone deaf , she said . you look happy , relaxed ... '' he paused and the grin grew into a smile , `` satisfied . '' i was sure hoping he did though . finally , she smiled and said , im ready to go home now . `` you wo n't , '' i declared and he glared at me then his eyes moved over my face . annoying in a lot of ways but . `` life is like waiting in line at the grocery store . 