`` and you knew his son , too ? we were finished in thirty minutes , all possible questions served up and answered . if nick was able to reach james , that could be the reason why . he continues to deny it , but with every word my stomach twists a little further . `` that does n't seem fair either , '' she said . it was sort of like the ending of it=s a wonderful life , with all his friends there for him . his arms gave me a tight squeeze . 