his footsteps did begin to stray towards the tower , but he made himself return . i shook my head because i was n't sure i could speak . i should n't be late , they might change their minds . '' jack focused entirely on the game , blocking out all the sounds of the party behind him . he already took off to the fire station an hour ago , she said , handing me the coffee two minutes later . that she hates herself for it , but she does it anyway . 