i told you that you would need my support . i gripped his arm tighter to reassure him and then smiled at my brother . i tried to ignore her most of the time , but i could n't ignore her 13-year-old son . `` there is n't always a lot of logic to things like this . '' `` so i 'm being punished for doing better ? '' `` and who told you to come here ? '' the windows boxed a gray and rainy day and let a little watery light into the room . 