his body remembered things his brain had worked hard to forget . that did n't work last time , and in fact proved to be quite counter-productive . it was almost like old times . we sipped at our wine , talked about nothing . `` had n't seen how the other half lives , before . '' sam stared at the ugly , lumpy thing . i was n't talking to anyone in particular , although cassie made sure to hold me and keep me steady . i crossed my arms across my chest and did n't say anything . 