rod rolled up on his elbows . and you never answered the phone . before that-before he showed up-i did n't really think of him or feel abandoned , 'cause i 'd never known him . the alpha leapt back and the wire tightened . ill referee , teller said , flying up above them all . that happened at the bar , not in the hallway . '' she thrashed in the man 's hold , kicking at him and screaming . we stood there together waving our arms in the air removing shirts , performing the first part of the ballet . 