and both of them have seen heavier fighting than ever , the past two years . '' were coming into kansas city right now . my accent changes all the time . `` tell grace ... '' he gasped , pissed that he could n't seem to get air into his lungs . she wished she knew how to get in touch with him because she had absolutely no idea what happened to her on that night . brooks lowered his voice and almost whispered , look , bill . 