`` right on time , '' kenner said , pointing to the hills beyond the airport . trust me , i was just as surprised as you must be now . it wasnt like , snap - he snapped his fingers - and everythings different . it might become difficult for us to survive , if it wasnt easy for him . im glad im not the only one , she said . * * * * * the covers slid off my shoulder and i could feel the heat and soft touch of a hand taking them away . 