and then-i did n't know if it was because he 'd mentioned food-i suddenly had that queasy sensation in my stomach again . `` if i had n't been late getting off my shift , i would n't have gotten any . he screams , coming closer to coop by a step . reach behind me and take my hand . `` sorry i was n't there sooner , '' he said . `` so how bad must things be if he is afraid ? '' `` let 's keep trying to get a hold of someone . 