a bolt of pure white light hit the belly of the chopper , sending it spinning back toward one of the casinos . then he was rising again-but not on his own . he breathed into my ear making me shudder . their movements were slow and it was clear they were having no success . because it was n't a cop at this station . a big boy stood in front of her . `` it 's just a game , '' i say through my grin . not specifically , of course , but within a reasonable distance . '' 