`` you sound as if you do not believe me . this should n't have been funny , but it was . things were finally quiet now almost a damn year later . even i can tell it 's not working properly . she wouldnt waste time remembering things that happened long ago . travis shook his head and shoved one hand through his hair . he would never accept anything less than that . with a mouthful of food he said , if you will sit here beside me , eddy , i will show you how to work these controls . 