then , when i 'm ready to take the shot , even those things disappear . *** i slammed my front door behind me , running into the bright living room . pity filled me , `` what happened to him ? '' `` hell , i do n't know , '' bobby said , `` she took the flight and disappeared . '' i knew if i turned around and saw his face , i might change my mind . in fact , they often separated to do their own things . 