ill never understand the relationship between them . the house had a basement in which he kept a washer and dryer , along with a pool table , bar and beer signs placed along the walls . at the second swipe of his clever tongue she abandoned the idea she had any control in this situation at all . it ca n't just be about me '' what could i say to that ? but you arent going to get me anywhere near a pan of cooked sprouts . my stomach twisted , because i knew what he meant . 