`` it 's not for us to say . it wasnt safe to remain at her place . he learned the streets , the subways , the bus system , the rules of the sidewalks . with a serious look he said , you look amazing . i hold my hands up in front of me and lift my eyebrows . `` thank you , but it 's no use just sitting around here doing nothing . he 's sick , '' she reminded him of the lie . his voice hoarse , he said , `` do n't talk like that . 