but this way justice was served and the vampire nation got to stay entirely out of it . her smile was comforting until she leaned up and whispered in my ear . just move back here and drive every morning to work . i smile in my victory and tip my beer to her . `` sounds like your career was cut super short , huh . '' `` i think it 's time to call it a night , '' she said rising . `` it 's due next week , '' he said , then looked up . 