her skin was pale , streaked with red from infection . the two of them stepped inside the elevator . you may ask , why do i do this ? it swallows mine in its grip . she would benefit from a few hundred more calories , but he did n't want to push it . it was n't the explanation that she 'd expected . `` my brother 's lucky to have you in his corner , '' he finally said to his sister-in-law . `` maybe i also said , 'when were you going to tell me ? ' 