she was trapped inside the wreckage of the car . i said , i can get us out of here . well , one thing happened : the rip cord broke off in my hand . finally he reached out and slid his large hand into mine . not so fast he said , with an evil grin on his face . twice before , he 'd done this to her . `` as in love as i am ... '' i hoped it was true , and he did really love me . 