finally , her eyes closed briefly , then opened to meet mine . in a low , husky voice , he whispers , `` every inch of me is inside of you . '' `` you want me in your mouth , sweetheart ? '' he was hit twice , in his shoulder and thigh ! i watched his face go slack , the wrinkles sliding into themselves to make him look older . the lake started changing into solid ice . i cradle him in my lap and let him cry . 