it lowered its shoulder , a move that seemed somehow both defensive and offensive at the same time . she started to lift the receiver . the young man knocked again , now louder , more insistent . angel reached down and slid her hands carefully under amys arms and lifted her up . i dont see anywhere they could be . i turned back to the others and told them , we have to go through the vents ; its our only way out . don swallowed the last of his coffee , and rose to take his leave . 