she sounded like she had the worst head cold in history with a very stuffed-up nose . they both sat silently for about a minute and when there was no continuous movement , they unwrapped their arms from around one another and stretched out more comfortably on the couch . his face was locked in tense lines of anger . she always knew what i wanted to hear , but would tell me what i needed to hear . `` if you need anything , call us , '' he says , stepping down the stairs , dragging the suitcase along with him . 