in a way , it reminded him of the side beach . `` what did you mean by that comment ? it 's only a matter of time before he comes to the apartment . we danced around the floor like we would never get to dance again . how can you love someone you do n't know ? '' * * * * * the next morning before i had to go home and before joe was leaving town , something new happened . he makes a noise low in his throat . 