now she takes them for 6 weeks in the summer and half of christmas and spring break . you gave him his gun back . a brass bell hung from a tower over the massive front door . the guest bedroom was small , about fifteen by fifteen . her fingers dug into his head , substantial enough to do damage , thumbs curling into his temples . `` either the bar or the room . '' `` it was not the same , '' he complained . `` how can you lose a chance if you have n't even taken it ? '' 