but he decided to say nothing , at least not for a while . in the long run , it would be a kindness . then he got back up and made his way down to aisle eight . he wondered whether shed fallen asleep . he put a hand over the box , her hand trapped underneath his . i threw on my robe and hurried to the door . when he finished , he shook his head from side to side . `` it 's fine , you 're just stressed . `` please walk , '' he begged the star . 