from across the room , she could see a small white scar on his cheek , one she 'd never noticed before . she 's sick- '' `` she 's one of them ! '' i had forgotten the way he smelled , and how big he was compared to me . in a fit of hope-springs-eternal , he threw out an arm , patting the space next to him , ready to find that warm , male body . ( i did n't doubt it-he 'd been spinning pretty fast . ) `` tony made us some coffee and a late breakfast . 