for a moment she just stood there quietly , soaking it in . he pushes off the counter and takes a step toward me . `` fishing on those boats is the most dangerous job in the world ! i tried to talk to her about it right after i found the first message , but she just muttered something about a fair trade and how it was her mess to sort out . we only have one patrol car and the sheriff doesnt come on duty till six . it led to a staircase that went down below the house . 