i was hoping ... '' `` i know exactly what you were hoping . i could almost see the dots connecting in his brain when he looked up . she laughed as if he 'd made a joke . got tobacco and papers , too , '' he said , pointing to a display behind the counter . go home and pray that she lives . they ran one scenario after another all afternoon and were told to report at 0800 sharp for their next shift . sam smiled and walked toward the elevator . 