he swallowed the lump in his throat . her voice was wobbly and high-pitched when she looked at him and said , `` you were the only one i could ask for help . '' strange to see them blooming , far too early in the season . good to hear , i said , almost as automatic as his response . cole considered how he would feel if somebody had caught on that he liked jenna and kept pestering him about it . and then he was in the car . that 's why he chose me , i guess . 