the other two girls looked up . i filled a plate with the snack i had just assembled and slid it toward her . `` i think she needs to know the truth . just let me know when both jobs are finished ! the life he 'd known here was gone . i need to place in her every ounce of confidence that i can for her first jump . he caught it , and drained it , all in one swoop . gingerly they slipped past each other and bond settled in the stern and picked up the paddle . 