the sixty-four dollar question now becomes , why did n't she just go ahead and buy the land for the two grand as it was offered to us right after she rented the helicopter ? she did n't think twice before grabbing the two pieces and streaking off to the large dining room , him right behind . `` your face is all red and flushed . and his gaze had turned distant , as if he were seeing the past . instead i 'm wishing that i 'd spoken sooner , before i 'd seen her disappointment . 