he 'd found multiple locations by now from which he could watch the haystack area with little chance of being seen by somebody there . you never know who is listening . the phone has been ringing off the hook . '' he turned on his heel and stomped down the path without a word . `` i just told you we can get dinner wherever you want , and you pick mcdonalds ? '' people hate to feel useless ; cops get that squared . i tuck my hands inside of my pockets . 