the man eating the ketchup-dropping burger looked at his boss and was given a light nod . i 'd taken my sweet time saying it , but there i was in some big hurry to get it out right as he was about to say `` i do . '' `` and thank you for telling me about your brother . '' she sat at the table quietly , nursing her wine and trying not to look as if she 'd wanted to bolt from the table once she 'd gotten a good look at his face . 