they 'd be afraid of getting struck by lightning . '' he asks , his voice starting to shake . i started to walk out of his room and he grabbed my arm and pulled me back . `` hey , what about a little respect for the boss here ? '' `` i mean , it 's not such a big deal . his father patted him hard on his cheek . should i not be , she said as she grabbed his hand , unlocked the front door and let him inside . 