`` i 'm the thankful one , '' i blow it hot in her ear . you can lead a normal , peaceful life - until he brings the world crashing down around you , of course . '' is that what you started studying in school , nursing ? i turned onto my back and rubbed my knees . that would have been some punishment for showing off , would n't it ? i pull a stool out and slump in it . `` going to shake me some more ? 