but you owe me an answer , sage . a week before christmas , id had enough of the third degree . she let out another long sigh . what does it look like in there ? '' i opened it to the page marked by the books own ribbon . he did n't have to report for his new job until next week . `` the last time was in the hospital . she seems as entranced by the situation as i am . `` so , i finally get to meet your dad . she continued despite the potential risk . 