i read the story , thought it was cool , and said okay . he pops the tab of the beverage can . and when he finally did have the time , it had already been so long that he 'd figured it was too late to set things straight with her . there 's something deeply satisfying in touching him-it reminds me that he 's real , despite how close i came to losing him earlier today . he would have to get it himself . it was 12:30 when i finished . i turned and headed out the kitchen . 