we dont veer from the water , ahead . why is that so hard to understand ? '' her eyes met his when he said it , and she caught the corner of her lower lip in her teeth , as if she were giving major consideration to something . it was cold and quiet , except for the ticking of a clock on the wall . will you take me to bed ? '' laughing and joking like cooper had n't been shot in the face right in front of her less than two weeks before . 