nick looked up at sam , his eyes shiny with tears . his head was turned towards the long runway at mascot airport where big jets were constantly landing or taking off . whoever did this is long gone . your ropes would slip off once you do . '' nothing appeared to be missing from the scene . `` i 'm so sorry-it 's none of my business . '' i raise my index finger and say , `` and a to-go box , please , '' just before he leaves . she felt trapped in a curious position . 