wait , do you mean to say it was your bright idea to name me after a dog ? it gave him a fresh purpose and a new attitude . it is a girl , twisting in the dirt , hands gripping soil , whimpering . haven kissed him back , her lips parting as they moved with his . the love that had eluded him all his life was his , and every additional minute he was permitted to live was a minute of hope . with your yankees t-shirt , you would be mugged within minutes . '' 