`` i was starting to sort the mail when she came in and introduced herself . we left the door locked and headed for the car . he fell back onto his bed and picked up the control pad while a war game started to load . 'terrible , ' i said , dropping my bag on the floor . it works when all else fails . '' i doubt there 's anything new to be learned . shaking her head , she scooted to the opposite side of the mattress . the last few words were shaky at best . 