another couple minutes , and you 'd of done it . '' i put down the pen and turned to face her . he said i would have to make the decision . besides , what 's to be scared of ? `` how long do you think it will be safe here ? '' `` yep , for the last two years . do you want to join the army ? instead he asked , while looking out the side window , do you have any idea where she would have gone ? 