i shut the door on her and leaned against it for support . they had to get up the cliff if they wanted to survive . he 'd be a fool not to notice her appeal . it was a warm night and the window was open . now he would stick out like a toddler in a nursing home . this time , he seemed to be thinking more clearly . the spoon snapped in my hands . maybe this is a sign for us after all . i smiled and handed the phone back to a stone-faced chase . 