who would n't want a new car and a better home ? somewhere a clock was striking the hour . if i didnt need to wait , i was staying here , suffering , for no reason . her heart was thumping heavily , but she moved past him , meaning to put the bucket down on the porch . i went outside and poured another one . and the three sentences so far indicated jake was drunk and angry . and after that , a heavy male sigh . `` but no way am i going to leave her alone . '' 