i nodded and stepped back toward sam who was already running to scoop up his brother from the ground . only i know we 're supposed to pretend we do n't know each other . '' without slowing , he headed to his destination . rolling up my sleeves , i march forward . she pictured it careening to the ground , the lid popping off , the remaining liquid splattering all over the road . then she surprised me with her next statement . why not confiscate them or turn them into complete duds ? '' 