IN: For one reason or another ( we 're blaming the economy and the price of gasoline for the higher food prices ) , my house 's joint bank account ran dangerously low in funds before the end of March and the next round of paychecks . We use this account to pool our earnings so that we can pay for food , internet and phone services . We ' ve never had trouble budgeting before , but for whatever reason the last couple months have n't quite added up .
What may happen as a result of their financial issues ?

OUT: They will change their current budgets .

IN: One I fixed , without fully dismounting , which was nice . The other I recognized was beyond me ; it was n't anything criminal , just a hazard . Maybe I should have called that one in to the police , but the police left me confused tonight , so , I ' m going to keep to myself for the moment . On my way back home again , a cruiser pulled up just past me , a lane to my right , and turned on its red - and - blues , twittering the siren a few times .
What may be the reason for the police to twitter the siren ?

OUT: To get people out of their way .

IN: Not that I ' m not grateful for all that he 's done for me . He 's the first real relationship I ' ve had in about two years . I can travel during the summer months , but I want more than that , do n't I ? I want to buy a home and fill it with a family and my library .
What might the writer be implying in the text about her relationship ?

OUT:
She feels dissatisfied with the lack of commitment .