and there were several messages from cooper . they moved the sickest kids outside temporarily , til we tell them it 's all clear . '' she pauses as if to let me speak , but i just stare at her , waiting . as far as i was concerned , she was a roommate i did n't like much . '' you are going to take his place . `` how did i ever do something good enough to deserve you in my life ? '' it 's not such a bad life , thought the tree . 