`` all right , '' he said , turning to her . zo put the box of bullets on the kitchen counter . jane promptly dropped to the ground and stuck her head between her knees . you do remember we 're supposed to meet my brother , right ? '' was that a ring on her finger ? '' three days after grant had disappeared , i was outside swimming . she asks , like she is confused . he knew now that his old friend would have happily joined him , if he 'd only asked . 