there is a traffic jam down the street and i was stuck . the sound was raw and painful , but it was real . 'your story is apparently quite true . i guess she was a night-bird rather than an early-owl . she 'd been so afraid of falling her whole life that she had n't ever known the feeling of leaping and not knowing where she 'd land . i smile at him , turning my cheek into his palm . i will give away anything to protect her , even from you , mother , if you insist on hurting her . 