he poured two cups and took them to the place mats on the other side of the island . he stepped over the glass , heading towards the hallway where i had walked right past his drying clothes . `` so it does n't matter what i say . '' he grinned at her in surprise . `` i wondered how long it would be before you lost lambs came bleating at me . '' she wanted to run home and weep . it would only be a three day drive , she said , thinking it over . 