it sliced into her , and she felt the wet roll of blood on her skin , heavier and warmer than a teardrop could ever be . my footsteps echoed as we stepped inside . would you feel better if we both slept in the same room tonight ? she had a giant belly and two little legs to hold herself upright and we all wondered how she was going to make it to the end without falling over . i reach his turning , high in the canyon , and head off the main road , down a short driveway . 