troy shoved me toward the passenger door . her mother rushed into the room , wiping her hands on a towel , her brow lined with worry . he crossed his arms and said nothing . he came back a few minutes later , frowning . she 'd been running for an hour and a half . now if only i could get her to see that i would do the same for her . 'i went ... backwards in time , i think , ' moist mumbled , backing away . 