then a shot rings out and my head falls against the wall with my back . there was no point in playing stupid . he 'd said there 'd been nothing but a sack of potatoes sitting on top of it the day he and huff performed the search . it was her silver watch , having slipped right off her wrist . despite it being so large and taking up most of the room , only a few places were set at the far end of the table . i knew he wouldnt , ben knew he wouldnt . 