what took you so long to turn the damn thing off ? it did n't matter that my ears were ringing . had he told them what she was-or rather , what she might be ? i pat his back , feeling super guilty . they were n't yet sure of how much damage he 'd done to himself this time , but he 'd come around . `` i can do it , '' i said , taking it from him . bob nodded , turning the car around so fast the wheels squeaked underneath them . 