i rub the water away from my eyes . let one of them handle it . '' it was something she 'd fought against and hated , but there it was . in seconds , the shelves had been restored . i mean , i 'd be acting as a friend to both of you if i changed your mind about him . '' he followed me down the hallway and sat on my couch . `` i could put some more straw in . `` i do n't want there to be any pressure , '' he said . 