it 's taking all the energy in my body i have left . `` the funny part is your dad was more concerned about the guy than the drugs . '' `` no , '' he repeated , but this time more gently . when he paused , i gulped and finally found my voice . they would turn on each other if given the chance . `` i 'm certain she has filled as many gossip-hungry ears as she could manage in one day . '' she shut her eyes and leaned back , closing him out . 