the way she spoke , sometimes , it was like she was from another world or another time , a place where families existed : aunts , uncles , and grandparents . he seemed suddenly panicked and backed away . honestly , you thought shed give away her best stuff for a few months of labor ? she smiles , and then the smile slips and she shakes her head . `` i 'd much rather be with you , '' he said . `` it was , in part , inspiration for my research . 