long ago , he 'd gotten over any self-consciousness . sighing , he turned and headed into the building . i grabbed my books and headed off to the library . *** the water running by my trailer will someday end up in the ocean . i nod and hold out the floppy to him . it was unimportant as long as she felt safe . he was still recovering his breath . and their daughter- nobody really knows much about her . to a place where they make the change firm in you . 