"No! I don't know anything. Except that my mother wants me to go with him. And that they're arguing about it." she holds her chin and thinks for a moment while he stands up, feeling weaker than ever. It must be the pills; they are making him sleepy, as well as taking away the uncomforable pains and nausea. He sits down on the desk, looking at the lanky dark woman from under heavy eyelids.