for a split second , she felt hope ... then she realized it was only the recorded message . just hearing it was like a blow to the heart . it was my pleasure to aid you young hero . he moved his face close to mine . it was hot inside the rattlesnake mine . when he finally pulled back , i blinked a few times . `` i begged her to open up and she left . `` just what i told you on the phone , '' she said with a resigned expression . 