i know it 's a lot to ask , but would you mind if i stayed here until i can rent an apartment ? '' she leaned toward me , seemingly convinced that i was buying into what she was saying . its not the money , its the need to do something , to be part of something . when it hit the 11 oclock position , a tiny dot flashed . not now , not after everything that had happened , but i did n't have a choice . his hands rest on my shoulders . 