he was a tiny child again , as helpless and as powerless as he had ever been . now she understood a lot more about why darling had always been so hungry for her whenever they 'd been alone . as she watched , his right shoulder exploded . his left leg was in a cast . `` d 'ye maybe want to go up and take off your new dress ? he wanted to make certain he got home before his dad . `` you have a beautiful smile , '' he said , but that was it . 