above the trees , alan 's gaze was drawn to the single comet that was entering the atmosphere . dont handle them unless youre wearing gloves . `` whoever it was had a hood on . i can find out pretty much anything that i want about everything . sophia 's got a cucumber and she knows how to use it . '' `` get in the van , '' he said . she would rather provide for him than have anyone else do so . perhaps we are too close even now , right here in this room . 