the army of the dead crashed through the trees behind , forcing him to dodge fallen branches as they tumbled to the ground . just give me that first coin back . we had to keep our eyes peeled every moment because the enemy could have been anywhere . dad 's so accepting , laid-back , and sure . then , i stand and open eyelashes , whispering and smiling . i kissed him back , matching his tenderness and new-found self-confidence . i sighed at the thought of my party . he stood for a moment , breathing hard and scanning the room . 