even his voice sounded tired ; it lacked some bright spark . with a gentle nudge , he rolled her to her stomach , disappeared for a moment , then returned to the bed . i dont think i can stay for practice . there will not be a family free-for-all . '' i came here and told her the bargain was off , i would n't do it- '' `` you had to come all the way here , to this abandoned subway station , to deliver that message ? '' first , celeste mentally went over what she should do . 