and at the edge of the island , a beach with sand so white it hurt the eyes to look at it and the ocean beyond . every hospital had the same block concrete feel , but each one must have replaced some older hospital . ill bet you looked magnificent in your wedding gown . that was also fairly life-changing , although i still was n't sure what to make of what i had just read . as far as i know she was still in his room last night . '' not only were they dressed , their faces were grave . 