`` i 'm just tired , '' i said , walking past him toward the stairs . they 'd spent a wonderful day together with moments that she would never forget . `` and where do you think the seeds come from ? '' he moved past her to the cupboard and set out bowls . `` you make me so hard it hurts . she had never been to his mother 's home . white and silver balloons were tied behind each chair . `` i think someone needs a little demonstration of exactly how determined i am about loving you . '' 