he ran to the window and shouted loudly . the person caught her by the wrists , but she shook them off . why did he not acknowledge her ? she looked like the only mother he 'd ever known . i felt a lump in my throat at the thought of the only thing connecting me to my mum now being taken away . i wonder if he knows more about emma 's death than i thought or if he 's discovered the same thing that made her paranoid . `` are you going to finish your ale ? '' 