suddenly , the man stopped dead in his tracks and turned to face the highway . and here i come along , going from boring and bland to obvious and desperate at warp speed . they scanned the street and sidewalk . `` for giving me his phone number . '' is it to be kept secret ? she 'd always been tough , strong , a woman of the world . listen now , for he speaks freely in my presence . heaven knew what she intended to do once she 'd reached her . that way those people dont have to die . 