[ Now it was Neil's turn to ball a fist in anger, and even the odd contrast from one eye to the next can't mar that deadly glare. ] I know what my lark's told me,— [ It's a possessive use of his pet name for her, but he feels now is a good time for it. ] — and you know what that doesn't include? Having a boyfriend she misses. [ He almost spits the word "boyfriend" and it doesn't have anything to do with the dull ache in his jaw. ]