she was puzzled by the fact that everything was in boxes but did n't want to keep questioning it . that makes sense , bates had said . but i had made my point and in the process came to wonder why i 'd ever considered him as father material . placing my hands on my hips , i bend forward at the waist . his response was directed at abbey . you want me to drive my hundred-thousand-dollar car on gravel ? nobody yet , as there seemed quite a gap following first and second . 