a slice of pain shot down my leg as a thin slit formed in the pant leg . he swelled and grew , so close to erupting . `` all right , if you want me to . he kissed like their lives depended on it . `` you 're being too obvious , letting me win . it also got her out of the house and gave purpose to her otherwise dull life . standing in the hallway , she watched him for a moment . `` we make too much money , '' she finally chokes out . 