when he would n't identify himself , she refused to answer , and he 'd hung up . `` is my ex-husband with them ? '' how could she even live without it ? he patted the new surf board . if the glass was broken could it still be pieced together ? few may lift something heavier than that . i sniffed , stepping out of the circle of his arms . we all know what kind of man your father is . has someone said something recently about it ? 