mike physically pulled his father in the other direction , but coach hill jerked out of his grasp . what we need you to do is figure out how to power it . if chris touches her ... if he hurts her ... ... i stood up , grasped his hands , and pulled him away from the boy . he struggled again with his gag . thank you for bringing the letter to me . tonight 's family dinner would test her nerves to the limit , but at least her mother would be there , helping to keep normal conversation rolling along . 