she leaned against it , as a single tear fell down her face . the walls were made of vertical planks , warped and streaked with algae . he looks me in the eye and says , `` i 'm sorry , sweetheart . she could n't remember the last time she 'd managed a full meal . and theyre doing their job , jupiter grunted . he grabs the shorter boy by the waist and swings him round . but i can guarantee that she , me , her friends , relatives , lovers , and ex-husband have nothing to do with it . 