you will be the bridge that connects what-was to what-will-be . '' you 're giving up without even trying to find her ? '' he wanted to understand the sad look in her eyes when she talked about the kids she took such loving care of at the club . every time she looked over at him , he simply sat looking at her with absolute trust in his eyes . for henry dean it was all over , for henry dean the ball-game had been rained out in the seventh inning . 