but he was stubborn , and that meant he would n't come . he tries to lift a hand to my face , but he 's shaking so hard that he ca n't . i motion toward the piece in front of me , which i have n't even started . there was a knock at the door and , immediately , the sound of it opening . its an easy question to answer . she listened with a half-smile , her eyes half-lidded . 'sir , please , we need a urine sample . ' 