he flipped on his flashlight , the circle of light bobbing before him as he crossed the street and walked toward the house . i look up at her and smile . `` press the green button - top right-hand - `` his words ended in a grunt . as its wings fluttered , gold dust was release . i have to go , he said at last . she grinned , all bright happiness again . `` you have a right to that , i think . '' her blue eyes are bright , but her eyelids are droopy . 