from a safe distance , the three of them watched the birds fight over the remaining crumbs . she 'd changed in the years since he 'd seen her last but not much . three hours later he vigorously brushed his teeth for two minutes and thorough rinsed his mouth free of the gummy residue . hed put his foot in it , all right . `` that 's why its becoming more complicated . `` is that why you chained us together ? '' lets get out of here before they come to . 