they just waited for you to leave . '' on the far back wall was an estate-sized fireplace . had he not sworn to stay away ? `` thank you very much for your help . who were the others and why would jack leave if they came ? the fact that i was asleep for so long explained why i did n't feel as bad as i thought would . he grinned at her , just sitting there , swinging his leg as if he did n't have a care in the world . 