before anybody knew it , it was time for the main course . the smell of coffee told her he was in the kitchen . `` why are you takin ' up for him ? ahead , in boston , my job-and joe-were waiting . what does your heart tell you ? `` of course , we both know you 're more than just a simple restaurant owner . there was a confidence and distance on that face . he patted my back and said , `` there , there . he was fat , wore thick glasses , and had buck teeth . 