i made it a point to get into the hospital to see her every few days but the stubborn old lady usually chased me out of the room minutes after my arrival . i twisted toward him , wanting to say something-anything-but the ability to form sentences was completely gone . ralph shrugged and continued into the tunnel . warren , more than ever , will you trust me ? everyday i spent morning to night listening to comfort , trying to hold on to each word , each laugh and each breath as long as i could . 