swinging his door wide , he groaned as he got out , and chose to stick to the concrete sidewalk as opposed to the lawn , even though it was a less direct route to the back . the two of them went to his office . `` i go in next month for my annual checkup . she could hear him clearing his throat and she watched him as he touched his body with his hands . `` nope , '' i say as i walk out the door . 