`` were you the last one to leave the lab ? '' she was twenty-nine years old and she 'd be telling people about her bike . so why should we die when he wants us to ? ' `` they tried to keep me from you . '' after dropping to the ground , i buried my head between my knees and focused on breathing . `` put your arm around my neck , '' i said . looks like it needs a coat of paint . `` i have a job , '' he said it low , like he was ashamed . 