youre not the only guest who has come early . we ca n't find the baby 's heartbeat - `` baby ! even if i could , i have no tools here . `` hey , '' i echoed , a smile tugging at my own lips . you may as well get your moneys worth . did you lose someone in 9/11 ? '' `` just like when you 're young and in love , a seven-hour plane ride can seem like a lifetime . '' her boss asked , looking at her as if she 'd lost her mind . 