`` tell your man to stand down , '' mercer ordered him . clearly , it had n't been strong enough this time . her tone was hesitant and more serious than it was before . the dairy queen was the kind connected to a small gas station and convenience store . i looked at my mother in shock . as they go to their seats , he changes cars . the sound of the front door opening had never been so welcome . her head tilts back , and she looks at me . you drew your sketch from that . 