i smiled , `` i would love to meet your sister but no can do babe . her husband asked whats the matter , honey ? and of course i wouldnt be paying attention . he expected to see his mother 's face . with that , he marched off to 'the dead zone ' , grumbling to himself . as we walked up the drive i pushed emma first , partly so she could do the talking , but also so that i could feel more protective over her . she ca n't say i did n't warn her . 