`` um , well , okay , '' she muttered , clearly taken aback . he put his hands on his hips and let out a sigh . my best friend , if what they 'd been telling me was true . then , i leaned down so i could get a better look at the spot where she was pointing . or would they take him away from her after all , to finish recuperating in some unknown place ? how about we order some food and have it delivered here ? '' 