i know , she says , even though her shaky voice says otherwise . `` right here , me and your dad . mrs. bug 's plump shoulders rose around her ears . she took the first sip and smiled . did you sense the days above you ? `` i thought the reds were staying out of town . '' just trying ... to return ... the favor . '' she also wanted to know if i wanted her to contact anyone to let them know where i was , and if i wanted anything for the pain . 