for all the years she 'd known him , he 'd been trying to get his father 's attention . he was sick of the secrets now . i pulled out my phone and showed him one of the pictures . what a son she would have made ! she turns her icy stare upon me . `` do you have my research with you ? '' i do n't think i could have been any more obvious if i 'd tried . '' `` someone want to tell us what the hell is going on ? '' 