her connection to his cousin poured from her in a stream of pleading for his understanding ... how she 'd come to share isabella 's apartment and use her name to get employment at the forum , the car accident , her friend burnt beyond recognition , her own identification cards destroyed in the fire , the mistake made by the authorities because of a handbag she 'd been holding when she 'd been thrown clear ... 'i remembered afterwards that was why i 'd taken off my seat belt .