the truth was , i did n't really want that part of him to ever go away . i wished i could fully open up to him like i wanted to . apparently , duke was having none of that . `` kill that fire and be on your way ! '' we ca n't give up hope yet . we can always speed things up if youre getting impatient , he said . teasing him kept the pain of reality at bay for a while . waited for her to find her breath and put herself back together . 