louis was amazed at how it still broke his heart to tell this tale of yesterday . he leaned over me as i flipped through them . i have a gift for you , but we must hurry . `` yeah , '' he said a little relieved that he did n't have to repeat it or re-explain anything . she backed away from the bed , as if it posed a vague danger . `` um , nice to meet you , carl . touching it made it feel more real . 