i was n't as close with him as i 'd like to be , but i think that had much to do with his age and the fact that he spent most of his time with penny . whatever you do , do n't scratch it . 'he probably just wants to stay as long as he can to catch a glimpse of all the flesh on display . ' which meant nothing , she reminded herself . later , she wondered why she had not hesitated to call him , had not thought to call her parents . 