when he saw her he raised a hand in greeting , and his two companions walked away . she was everything in his world . i realize the 21-year-old kim jordan is long gone . one of the crew was walking on the shore , leading a powerful ox . it was a small doodle for some hybrid hammer/spear . he shakes his head in wonder . i want her to know how much i love her . `` in my room , '' i paused , `` your room , whatever . '' `` let 's get you home , '' he said . 