she had to get home - to new york . there was a flash of light , like an explosion , or a shock of lightning . '' once again , he was in front of that door in the hotel , a video camera gripped in his hands . he rolled over and blinked once , twice , three times before he jerked into motion . hell , some of the night people think they 're what 's coming . that is the price you will pay for joining us . his hair drips as he turns to look at me . 