he 'd begged for a second chance , but it had n't worked . i do n't think you can touch the water . i worry that there 's no way to know , and no way to avoid making mistakes as a parent . the girl who i 'd just been talking to sighed and crossed her arms . that was more than he was able to do in the hospital , and that was something . this is none of my business . im sure there are all kinds of wards and guards all over the place . 