he said i could crash at his place for as long as i needed , and i knew he meant it . he was being something else entirely . he checked his watch , all too aware of the clock ticking down . `` ever tried it with anyone else ? '' i rushed in and found the nearest toilet , and then , with legs like lead , i trudged over to my bathroom . could you , for instance , i dont know , could you anyway , well come back to that . 