the young air force nurse shook her head , and stepped down the long passageway . you came because you need help . with the rest of my life . '' her dark hair fell like wavy drapes over her shoulders . most of the time , i keep thinking i 'm insane , and then i 'm really shaking . `` the problem is that his father still insists the family ca n't afford a dog . i knew she loved her job , even if it was more hectic than she would have liked . 