did he think she was fixing him up with somebody ? after a few sips and spills , i could breathe again as the sugar entered my veins . she picked up a towel that was lying on the floor in the hallway . my heart aching for the pain he was going through . she grabbed the lighter from the table , flicked it , and sucked its flame into the end of the cigarette . she stared at the gold piece in her hand . 