grunting with frustration , he put in another request . i reached over and put my right hand on hers . luckily , youre not in the state of texas . i flopped like a rag doll , but we were almost there . the smallest girl was the only one home with him . the blood rushed up her face faster , but she edged closer to him . anna cooked steak , mashed potatoes , beans , and mixed vegetables . for a moment no one obeyed him . her hands went where they wanted . 