the enemy 's helicopter tried to maneuver , but it was far too late ; the rocket was on top of them . yes , i was only addicted to hope for life after my eighteenth birthday . i moved my gun around on its strap so it was in my hands and ready . he kept speaking as he sank it to his elbow . 'she called me a couple of times ... as a matter of fact to apologize . her long salt and pepper colored hair streaming down the sides of her head . 