i was just sort of caught off guard , you know , with the whole towel thing . '' just waiting for the soldiers to come and get it . and stood very still , inches away , but so close he should be able to hear her heart pounding with hope . `` you have n't been alive for a thousand years . that had been at least a year ago . `` are you sure you want to give this away ? with the others , mike made it back to the front of the church . 