i didnt tell him that sometimes i had to run on an investigation . the vampire seemed to finally realize his prey was n't focused on him . yes , of course , his mother said . `` looks like somebody banged you up pretty good too , sport . there was a quick flicker of something in those dark eyes of his . too bad , she thought with grief . they sat in silence watching him come nearer . i struggle to get out of the back seat . billy and i will get the heavy things , chuck instructed . 