his mood was unusually playful and inspired me to join him . the pain that followed seemed to be the worst so far . `` do n't say it unless you mean it . i unscrewed the red filter and saw that i had slipped in a puddle of blood next to the towel-holding hand . he should take the fall , cover for her . how long has it been since you lost him ? its probably best if shes no where around here when the police arrive . 