pulling out my wallet , i hand over a five . `` i 'd like for you each to say a brief vow to one another-a promise if you will . '' the words that screamed in her head were he may never walk again . when she looked back at lucas , he scowled into the cluster of people . `` the first time , i thought you were mad . because i did n't love him , '' i say , and hold my hands out wide , balling my fists in my frustration . 