mike waved , and stepped down and went in search of a beer . no one was standing near her , but there were people in the room , even though i really did n't see them . do you have any idea why it 'd write that ? ' i do n't want to be seen by six hundred people on their way to buy groceries . '' it felt like the longest drive of my life . there was no reason for me to leave . finally , she seemed to come to a decision . 