some pipes came up through the floor . she didnt know where to go to find the office . i thought you 'd been going to him all your life ? '' i nod again , as though accepting the memory for what is . i swallowed hard beyond the lump in my throat . i ca n't seem to keep my foot out of my mouth , can i ? '' she covered her ears as everyone took their seats , only dropping her hands when it calmed down . he slipped it over his head and got out of the car . 