i back away towards the door and undo the chain lock . `` she does n't want any , '' i said , my relief overwhelming . and not years later when she was an independent woman capable of making her own decisions . when they did , she asked , `` was it a nice trip ? '' you know ill never do anything like that again . the steps led down into a small , empty room . `` son , i do n't even know what to say to you . 