if i joke , maybe i can calm him down . my body seemed to sink through the mattress . i told her the father at least had the right to know and he certainly should own up to his responsibilities but she closed down after that and would n't make any more comments on the subject . '' `` well , i 'm so glad you had fun , buddy . he stood , twisting his head from side to side , working out a kink in his neck . exasperated , she spread her arms to encompass the entire room . 