as she reached for a tray , an old silver bracelet slid down her arm and settled on her wrist . i saw the room with sharp edges , every piece of furniture , every shadow from the tiny fire , every fiber of carpet soaked with blood . so be a good girl and get into the car , '' he said softly , but firmly . why dont you just shoot us ? strange as it may seem , i am now your only friend . ' i do n't know if i 'm relieved or bummed . '' 