the way van and i both react to ivy , it would definitely be best to pick up and leave before someone ends up dead . now a matter of hours would do it . jerry leaned back in his seat and rubbed his face . as i looked in her eyes , the blank stare of death greeted me . `` i only need five minutes , '' i said , starting to sweat in the sun coming in the window . `` we 're not going to let anybody hurt you . '' why could n't she just enjoy herself ? 