`` you mean to say that the light and dark are no more ? in a few weeks he 'd be home , and they could discuss the future and make the necessary plans for their lives together . there are five of them , most of them unknown to me . her laughter lifted him like helium . you ca n't mess with that book . tell that to the 400-pound soldier that you put in a body cast earlier ! as the pair moved away , i saw the perfect opening to get the hell out of dodge . 