it was n't until he literally came and tripped over me , that i realized he was alone . those are the words that came from her lips , but instead of grabbing her brother 's hand and helping him to the bank , she grabbed her ring instead . '' he could hear the news anchor already . she sat in that position for several hours , as the sun worked its way around the house , then set by late afternoon . he shook his head and clicked his tongue . but there was a spark in her eyes again . 