i could hear their soft giggling from cherry 's closet/dining area . i still have n't responded when he questions , `` what do you think ? '' she lay curled on her side facing him , strands of her rich brown hair lying across her cheek . `` would you like to join me for a stroll on the beach ? '' `` do n't get me involved in this conversation . cold , wet spray bathed her face . `` time to see a man about a plane ride , '' tucker said , testing out his contraption . 