it hit me when she mentioned it that i had n't taken the pills while i was in the hospital . '' we might have to look into other ways of starting a family . '' `` the locks are turned on by a central system each night , '' he said at last . `` well , i should probably get out of here . is that what lifes purpose should be ? she felt the warmth in his eyes and it reassured her . i asked , following her down the stairs . 