`` i do n't want you part of that . '' answer the question , or ignore it ? north 's company had been the most entertaining she 'd had in ages , since her friends had left for college last autumn . the word slipped out before she realized what she 'd done . are you going to be okay , man ? he could come home and give you a present he bought you , and then an hour later hit you . she still barely appeared to be breathing . 