`` where was gene the last time you saw him ? '' she sat back with a closed-lipped smile . id rather not say aloud , but we have stuff to talk about . `` maybe i was just trying to get your attention , '' joe said . it would be a shame to have killed you after we have at last found you again . '' `` she said the staff has put some coffee , tea , and a few snacks in there . `` well , you 're right , '' she said thoughtfully . 