`` that 's it , '' said thomas , his voice tight with worry . she 'd always loved the view here . what brings you outside this early ? '' he pauses briefly , looking at me anxiously . she looked radiant as ever in an emerald suit . `` not so odd when you might rip his heart out . the doors finally slid open and i stepped out , drawing a breath as i blasted through the lobby . the sheets had been stripped from the bed and she was nude . 