i leaned down and looked at the balls . she said , trying to be understanding of the fact that they 'd just met . now , get some rest and get that oxygen level back up . `` it looks like you 're still in the mood to play games . '' i guess i looked surprised because she made a face and said , `` most people i spend time with are , like , over fifty . '' the nurse gestures down one of the hallways , and i follow the neat tick-tock of her heels down the linoleum . 