this is the way we talked to each other . he lives to please you in ways i never would . '' maybe she would take it along and just see how things went . i knelt beside his head , putting a shaking hand on his neck . except should n't he be happy that things had n't gotten complicated ? no one will hurt you , not while i 'm around . '' all we can do right now is get to the hospital . `` i do n't think you understand the situation , '' garland said . 