trying to change the subject , she said , `` can we go ? i turned away from her and walked away quickly with my heart pounding . he did n't stop her as she hurried into the bathroom . he extended the clips to me . these days he got what he called his `` theater fix '' by participating in local productions . it might not have anything at all to do with the phone calls , but i do n't want to take the chance . '' `` there are some who have the power to bend time . 