{ we 're all in peril from something . he demanded , with a courage he didnt feel . i could n't be mean to her for selfish reasons , no matter how much i wanted to just walk away . `` what the f**k is she talking about ? '' the two men stood in the center circle . `` that was very good , dear , '' he said softly . my husband bought it for me . `` who is coming to this party ? '' he collapsed in tears , they carried him to the elevator and down . 