i 'd met her once , a month ago at a concert . other kids were scattering , hiding in open garages , behind bushes , in ivy . he lifts his head to look at me . what if i dont want to be a doctor or lawyer ? he was killed in a coal mine explosion . `` someone stole your car and chased you ? '' she laid her hand on her brother 's shoulder . `` he 's helping you work through stuff , '' dad whispered back . did you let him im not answering . 