he gave me a small smile , one that barely pulled on his lips , and nodded at the main stage . goose bumps instantly pop up on every inch of my body . `` so how did your dad react when you told him i had to be in court ? '' he lifted his hand for the pitcher . it 's the people that need tending . '' painful , yes , but more than that it was shocking . `` do n't think you 're leaving me behind . '' there was a noodle stuck to his neck . 