but wishing was going to get her nowhere-she needed a plan . i said once that i would n't want joey if he were the last man on earth . she gives him a polite , professional smile . knowing herself , she would n't be able to function today if she did n't know for sure . heaven-she was in absolute heaven . put on the rest of the meat ! the grenade dropped from his hand . my throat closed up on me , and i had to swallow to relieve the pressure . 