the sheets were cold as she slid onto them , but she did n't want to wake him , so she left the space between them open . i am here to offer you a chance to do it all over again , the sincere voice at his side said . little gifts from my daughters when they were young , a few bits and pieces of jewelry and all my rings from my mates had been left behind when i 'd gone on assignment . `` we 're on the job now . '' he was asleep in a matter of seconds . 