they made their way through a small break in the coral and out to the much deeper part of the reef . they went two thirds and then sprang back open , as though the elevator itself did n't want to move on . the storm had turned into a steady rain , and after checking the weather report one last time , she headed up the stairs to turn in for the night . on impulse , he leaned in and placed a kiss on her cheek . he tried to hide his alarm . 