i hated it , but i had to do it , i had to make him stop . `` you really believe her ; you are n't even going to listen to me are you ? '' even alan would n't have done that . they did n't see a lot of foot traffic at the best of times . `` wait , '' she whispers , and brings her fingers to her lips . tests are supposed to be hard ! would you let a man come and kill your own child before your very eyes ! 