then she saw it had rolled along the deck , fallen off the edge , and down onto a dirty corner of the lower deck , which was closed off for their event . he still struggled with the knowledge . why is grandfather going to leave us ? we 're safe , '' i bark into the receiver with more force than i intend . and he was hurt , not me . that 's correct , ma'am , he said and then quickly cleared his throat before beginning his story . jack reached the door and opened it for her . 