i ran out of there as fast as i could . '' i was drinking a cup of coffee that by this time i desperately needed while talking to the kids about what they wanted for breakfast . `` oh , yes , she 's doing much better . it could n't be to care for the pup . when i feel him start to give in to my hands and mouth , i stop and sit up . that 's what i agreed to do in exchange for a place to live . '' 