rita answered , putting the car in motion . no , it only sounds absurd if no one else knows about it , which no one does . you should be in phoenix by now . the instant he 'd entered her , he was all she saw . his long strides ate up the sidewalk . `` before they 're both completely naked . '' this meant i had to stay low , maybe not even let anyone know my name . he could rush and try to join the commission with the excuse he 'd been out for a stroll . 