i asked , and was rewarded with a quick flash of green eyes , and a nod . he 's tied up at the moment , what can i do for you ? on impulse i grabbed her bare shoulders and kissed her hard on the mouth . `` now , the bedding should be in here , '' parker said , opening the cabinet below the sink . outside , the sun is setting ; a bright flame behind the train , and darkness in front of us . she gasped as they kissed , nodding her head yes . 