for them , everything came with a price . rushing into the back room for her coat , she looked around for something that would serve as a treat . she saw one or two cars , but they were full of frightened , anxious people heading to some safe haven - work , home , school . we can do this , i kept telling myself . i silently pleaded with her to run as i tightened my arm on her waist . why do you think its taken me this long ? 