ignoring me , he pul s a pair of flip-flops from their box . not like the trouble youre probably already in . i would put her on the line , but you see my problem . the sirens offered hope that help was on its way . movement drew his gaze back down . he wanted to prepare himself , to steel himself so he did n't cry and go all hysterical when she arrived ; that would be a waste of time because he knew he was going to go to pieces the minute she walked in the door . 