i would never be able to replace her . suddenly the stray dog 's blood-soaked snout pokes out between his teeth . `` i 'm just saying it sounds like you hesitated . at least he hoped that it would . she smiled at my words and turned back to me . her grandmother and ben had never met before today . hed call and arrange coffee dates with her because he needed someone to talk to and she of course said yes . here you are lying so helpless , and i have no problem taking advantage of you . 