`` i think our big problem right now is rex staying alive until midnight . '' he realized it was quite possible he would die in the desert . i do n't care what you have to do . she turned to him , smiling in amusement . hell think im sound asleep , and he will take soft steps to make sure i stay that way . between all those folks , grandma and i felt like our bases were covered . `` i had trouble making friends in school . he will but he wo n't want to . '' 