careful of the bruise he 'd seen on her ribs , he drew her tighter against him because it felt as though she were coming apart in his arms . he wants you to call him back as soon as you get in . '' `` when we went to the vet , i was sobbing , '' i continued . an hour later saber lay on the sofa on the upstairs landing , staring up at the ceiling . this land , wherever i was , was gorgeous . he kept blinking , trying to clear them . 