it would only be a matter of time before one of them would be dead and he would be that much closer to command of the entire army . he sucked in a quick ( and unnecessary ) breath as our parts lined up . if it had been like this last night , no wonder he had handcuffed himself to her . `` i had it brought up from the bus during the concert . one step , two , he moved away from them . and when one door closes , another one opens , or can be opened . 