i was so startled that i hardly had the wits to hide myself in a more ordinary fashion ; but i got through the hedge and walked along the field inside . i hung up the phone and stared down at the floor . but that 's all i seem to need to write . her mate beside her smiled at her and she struggled to smile back . the first contract did n't take that possibility into consideration . i nod and we sprint after them , bursting out the front door of the building . 