they nodded and left the apartment . i know how slim the chances are that rory would ever agree to be with a man like me . '' this was my ride , my turn to control the pace . i opened my eyes , caught his and told him , `` i do n't feel like partying . '' she was at the entrance of a cave , and i am sure she has been living there , a woman by night and an animal by day . she was afraid the old woman was dead . 