near the hotel there were a few buildings- a gas station , a small store , and a clothing shop . bill relaxed and took another puff . thomas had only gone three more steps when out of nowhere someone was on top of him , gripping his shoulders and throwing him to the ground . `` and i know i have to earn your trust - just like you have to earn mine . he does have a calendar with pictures of hot rods though ; but it 's about three years out a date . 