his forehead is smooth and flat . it 's something both pleasant and frightening . would n't you do the same , if given the opportunity ? '' she 'd been informed of that upon meeting them but it had n't crossed her mind since . the feeling of calm , of catching my breath was short lived . i just did n't tell him which friend i was hanging out with . `` and where do you think you 're taking him ? '' it was n't a given that he might not still get what he wanted . 