once he was confident of our safety , he carried me a little ways from the hotel entrance . she stood up and made her way through the room to the sink , watched as her hand turned on the cold-water tap . he practically bit my head off swearing you would have a normal life and nothing from our world would ever touch you . the minister clears his throat and draws a long raspy breath before beginning . i love you , buddy , she said with a quick kiss as he was being wheeled out . 