he collapsed in the nearest chair , accepting a beer from louis with a nod of thanks . when he was ready to touch the sticky candy that was responsible for gluing the napkin to his boot , she stopped him . my father was one of his guards . will we see you for lunch ? '' safe and warm in jake 's arms . he was back in the world again . how was my being away from her during this time good for us ? you 're familiar with beth , of course . '' 