he roared out across the men . and here i am without my pie charts . my chest swelled a little when i saw my name practically branding her . no one had ever made me as happy or as sad . well maybe we should take advantage of the quiet . my heart gave an extra hard thump . the truth of my words hit him , and i could n't help but share his pain and disappointment . i stood there , allowing her to hit me , but then she started slapping my face . 