the other was a weathered model 1803 u.s. infantry rifle whose stock had been broken and repaired with rawhide . he 's done it with everyone else . ' youve shown me youre trying hard to put the past behind you . `` and how did you manage to achieve that ? '' he started to slowly make his way toward the group , satisfied there was an empty space next to jennifer . but his touch would only hurt her more . i unstitch my eyes and study the floor . 