i gave her a weak smile , took her hand in mine , and we made our way back to the base . do you understand why you are so important ? '' when he went to bed at night , she was there in his mind , following him into sleep . she was sobbing , trying to ask something . i know i did when i was his age . a shiver took hold at the thought . closing his eyes , he sniffed the air . `` is it possible the therapy wo n't work on adults ? '' 