i think someone is following me , he said . almost unconsciously , he slid a hand into his pocket and pulled out the poster that had him in it . you know how it is with demons . `` you could help me , '' he said . `` to them , we 're probably the fat star , '' he said . 'well , no- ' 'there you are , then . but he stopped suddenly and fell to his knees . `` he is n't here and he did n't answer his phone , '' i said carefully . 