`` look , it 's good to see you , but i have a job interview . '' her breathing was so ragged , her throat so sore , she could barely get the words out . the woman tosses her waist-length blonde hair . the image tugged at him like a bad dream . yeah , surprised , that was the word ... `` i exercise on my machines as much as i can to keep fit . '' the stuffed animal he 'd won for me at the school carnival . 