i took my time filling up the next muffin cups with batter . he nodded then turned to jules . `` what will they do with all this stuff now ? '' the streets stretched out on either side , utterly empty of vehicles , animals , or people . her screams and moans were music to his ears . `` learn to live with disappointment , then , '' she snapped back and walked into the living area , dropping her purse onto a chair , then swinging around to face him , crossing her arms over her chest . 