`` what 's the point of selling cross and i ? they were trapped on the wrong side of the road ! she sniffed , but there was steel in her voice , not tears . the television was on in the living room . and not only would she do his career justice , she 'd get some justice of her own . `` i thought you were mad because i kept staring at you . i do n't think i 'm ready to be in a relationship . '' she laughed then , and the sound was as brittle as her voice . 