:56:02
He asked if there was one of us
she was more relaxed with,
:56:06
and l said, ''Yes. Me,''
which was true enough...
:56:09
because at that
particular moment,
:56:11
Clara's eyes were
wild with fear,
:56:15
and fear was contagious.
:56:21
l was a better actor,
that's all.
:56:27
And Zoe...
:56:30
loved us equally then.
:56:36
Just as she hates us
both equally now.
:56:43
Anyway, the doctor said
to hold her on my lap...
:56:47
and let Clara drive
to the hospital.
:56:50
He asked me to bring
a small, sharp knife.
:56:53
lt had to be clean.
:56:55
There was no time
to sterilize properly.
:57:00
He explained how to perform
an emergency tracheotomy...
:57:07
how to cut into her throat
without her bleeding to death.
:57:10
He said there would be blood.
l didn't think l could do it.
:57:14
He said, ''Mr. Stephens...''
:57:18
''lf her breathing stops,
you will have to.''
:57:22
''You'll have about
a minute and a half,
:57:24
''and she'll probably be
unconscious when you do it.''
:57:29
''But if you manage to keep her
calm and relaxed...''
:57:37
''and not let her little heart
beat too fast...''
:57:43
''and spread
the poison around...''
:57:46
''you might just
make it here first.
:57:48
''Now, you get going,'' he said,
and he hung up.
:57:58
lt was an unforgettable drive.