nick turned away , but she forced him to look at her . then she opened the package , with the look of someone expecting a snake to pop out . standing in front of his father 's study , he paused . it was about to get worse . the top five floors arent used . how could he ask me to forgive her ? now , i operate on a fear-based level , and i hate that about myself . `` what about the rest of 'em ? '' 