god , what he wouldnt give to stop in a bar and blow what little cash he had left on a cheeseburger and fries . `` i see , '' he replied , smiling down at his daughter . he reached out and stroked her hair , the strands silky against his skin . all was silent and sharp and watchful , as if something was on the prowl and the rest of the world was hiding from it . except he knew he was lying to himself . lily 's money had been put to good use . 