my mother did it over and over until they finally took me away for good . that he would go out in a flame of glory just to clear the way for me ? '' `` to trapping us back in here ? he was always getting into fights , like he enjoyed the pain , like he wanted knocking out ! he nodded his head quickly , encouraging me . i know that we get married , but i do n't know at what point , or what the circumstances are . '' the stranger said , his voice softer now . 