for the most part it was dull , except for the final moments before the pilot crashed . i should go have a nice long talk with him- '' `` no , '' i said quickly . she smiled , more curious than ever before . he could back up no farther . it was a little girl 's voice shaking with fear , and instantly grant was wide awake , his body ready to fly into action . a slight shuffling sound came through the door . 'how long 's this going to last ? ' 