if she did n't answer , he 'd drive his car through her front door to get the answer . i handed him a small rectangle of the photograph . `` then what do you need from me ? '' her face had turned to stone . i glanced around and saw the three empty beer bottles sitting on the coffee table . lifting her right hand , she touched her left nipple . did you have your mobile off ? ' he did n't say anything right away . i nearly fell asleep at the airport 's curb , waiting for my ride . 