the argument was one of the worst ones we 'd had , both of us saying things we did n't mean . it had always been like that with us . the bottle shattered in the basin . two years is hardly worth mentioning . '' he kissed the palm of her hand and glanced down at the rough skin on her palms . `` i can take care of myself and i can make my own decisions . '' `` do n't say that ... do n't think it and make it real in your mind . 