i raced ahead of him , swiping at my face , opened the front door and left it open while i moved around the room turning on lights . we worked great and we balanced each other quite well . when we arrived we put your mother in the ambulance . the sea 's getting colder , my ship 's getting old and tired , and the winter storms are making my bones ache . i scooted back a little , concerned that if it touched me i would instantly be pulled in . 