he picked it up , and the case felt peculiar against his hand , sending a slow shiver up his spine . his hand shook as he rubbed his forehead . dad runs a hand through his hair . i never even saw him touch a woman at the studio , well , besides me . always wanted to be a tough guy , but never was . she was exhausted and she had dragged her friend away from her wedding planning business at one of her busiest times . it caught him full in the face . 