she did n't seem to think that would work-and probably did n't appreciate me using her injuries as an excuse-but i knew she was grateful to stay behind in the car , even if the cops were a bit reluctant to leave her there alone . `` save any of us , '' he cried again to heaven . i could choose a different path , an easier path . between the farm and his full time job , we did n't need the money . finally , he got the message straight . here she needed to take the left branch . 