with this gate , what would have taken many , many years of travel will take only days or even hours . '' he hung the towel over his shoulder , turned back to the door , and then went to the window , where something had caught his eye . give it to me , if you dont want it , she said , as we made our way back up to the office . for now , they were told to get some sleep . then i push the top number on my speed dial list . 