the pork had a sweeter smell than the beef . i hate that shes seen this , seen the worst of my life huddled and weeping in a bathroom stall , but part of me is relieved too . still handsome as sin , still appealing , still able to tug at her because of all they 'd shared . he jumped down and swept his mother into his arms before those waiting had time to take the proper position of respect due to a king . i was pounding on his back ; i could barely breathe . 