lifting both hands to his throat , he tried to loosen the chain , but it was no longer around his throat . each new soul has a little of the mother 's memory , a piece of her that remains . '' `` i suppose your father is a soldier , like you ? '' the earth tilted , the darkness came down . i live with my grandparents in a small house with a big yard . no wonder you didnt answer your phone . alright , walk but hurry up about it . 