it took me a moment to get over the shock of being attacked by new-born babies and then i continued down the hallway ; always keeping a watchful eye on the rooms i passed . it was exactly what she was after . she could n't string two words together to sling the tart reply trapped on her tongue . if he knew that-if he knew how badly you need it-you think he might not be so angry ? '' `` if she 's missing or has been hurt- '' `` i want my lawyer . '' 