she does n't say it , but he knows what she means . he said , noticing the small creature for the first time . his hand moved to her waist , pulling her against him . the smell grew stronger as she got closer to the village . both had wide eyes and mouths hanging open . i felt her fingers sliding inside of mine . nobody ever said anything , just looked . and she would lose the life she 'd built . she tried to get a few words out , but her weeping was out of control . 