brad had not told him the full extent of her pain . it was good to spend really quiet time with jesus . `` i should know by then whether i can handle this thing . the burn cooled and the ice melted , and she slumped against the floor like a doll . `` hi '' joe said , sounding so professional . it was darker and colder in the shade of the building . we took off in a dead run . shed killed the killer , been his knight in shining armor . 