the intercom on the phone flashed white . i ca n't wait to tell her about it . '' hey buck , surprised to see you up here this late . it 's just that i 'm not sure i can stomach the local grub . there was no sign of headlights . getting in was the easy part . their exposed bodies are very complicated . there is no water and no shelter . she asked with a dry raspy voice . i wanted him to know just how much i had looked forward to a future full of happiness . 