hoping this might be the break she needed , she hopped out and hurried over to greet him . i felt angry at him and sorry for him at the same time . someone was smoking a cigarette in the shadows . there does n't seem to be much middle ground right now . i took care of my friends because i wanted them to live the best life possible . my voice has a note of terror in it . i do n't want you involved with him . has n't been seen for hours , sir ! ' 