in seconds he falls down hard as well , a pool of blood gathering by his head on the ground . his job , on his first day in space , was finished . he 'd wanted to make sure she knew he was n't looking for her happy smile , flushed cheeks , or warm wave hello . what if we were wrong to panic this morning ? '' want to see your face , '' he said , moving to kneel between her legs . he sometimes had to crawl or climb over and under limbs in the way of the trail . 