tyler watched her eyes grow bright , and he could feel her pride in him and her happiness for him . `` i was really afraid to call after last night ... i mean , not that it was bad ... but well ... '' `` yeah , i know . i was crying , rubbing tears from my red eyes . he made it his business to know anyone who could afford original art . `` i 'm still not sure what is happening here . '' i said it sincerely ; i could hear the sound of her smiling . 