thats why you brought me right ? she puts the kettle on and we sit and talk . that knowledge sent a fresh thrill up her spine . `` what do you think about seeing your mother , buddy ? '' `` tell me everything that happened , '' she said , finally sitting down and giving me her full attention . i do n't see anyone on the other side , but that does n't mean there 's no one there . as things stood now , victor had power over eric , and there was n't much we could do about that . 