colt knew it was n't stupid , he knew i was just saying i was sorry as anyone would and as i had n't at the time puck died because i was avoiding him . i really want to give us another shot . we 're almost to the ropes . '' the money , she knew , would run out eventually , and she had to earn a living . he carried her to the living room to lay her on the floor behind the sofa , gaining a little protection from the fighting and flying debris swirling around the room . 