`` seems pretty far-fetched , '' he observed . he gives me a thumbs-up and walks away . and maybe some onions and pepperoni ? '' my face stung and i turned quickly to look out the passenger window . someone was crying in the background , it sounded like amy . then again , he was in danger of choking on the laughter he was swallowing . a shove to my back threw me off balance . i wonder if he can hold on to that shape , that special curve of the mouth that changes lives . 