`` stay here in the opening where i can keep an eye on you . '' she turns playful again , and i 'm done doing this the careful way . several things hit me at once . i inhale , then progressively free the breath from my lungs , and my bangs drift to the side of my face . this is who you send against me , this waste of a life ? `` let me check it out , sis . go to moms room and re-check your homework . 