or worse , depending on your point of view . '' she might not deserve it , but she needs it . '' he stared outside , not really seeing anything . the noise was like a subway train , but not one passing under . so they beat him to it while they still could . you better stop or she will beat you like she is . september and most of october passed without anything happening . she allowed the tears to fall while she sank to the floor . we were like brothers that year , always together . 