the pregnancy tests still sat beside the bathroom sink , and she picked them up again and carried them into the bedroom with her . take care of your own business . i desperately tried to calm my racing heart as i closed my eyes and focused . i took it but did n't look away from him . `` technically , once a marine , always a marine , '' she said when she remembered that he 'd asked her a question . you do n't have to use it . none of us know how long we have . 