the leaves on the trees had long been green , and it finally felt like summer outside . cell by cell , something was reaching up inside him . `` we have to trust each other , '' i whisper . no one can be in the house without his knowledge . '' i 'm sure you two need some time alone . '' it sounded more like normal territory , even if it wasnt . the big man closed his eyes , blood trickling past his lips as he said , `` i am . '' the words echoed in her ears . 