if there was an injured animal , i did n't want to drive it away before we could help . it was a fantastic hit , far over both of their heads . slow-moving cars drifted past fast-food restaurants , and he could imagine the drivers listening to music on the radio , or chatting on cell phones , or heading to work , or making deliveries , or running errands , or going to visit friends . why did he have to have this effect on her ? together they walked on in silence . 