[ 4 ] just then , he sees a short grey being on each side of his bed , looking down at him with their big black eyes . he turned this over in his mind and wondered if this might be his only real choice . `` how about i get you there faster by giving you a ride back to the office ? '' she touched his face , and felt the warmth of a tear beneath her fingers . the girl accepted the baby without hesitation . he hugs me , careful not to mess up my hair . 