he could n't hold her for long , could n't make the moment last because every second brought the boat closer and closer to shore . it was unusual for my brother to act like this . `` that ending is fake , you know . cross answered the call before it had rung a second time . hed drink his coffee , hed eat his bagel . yes , the whole twin bed-frame and mattress . it had to be said , no matter how painful he found it to remind her . i just hoped he did it quickly . 