the crowds did part , though , at the banging of a gong and a succession of loud 'pops ' . they attacked the column of soldiers i had been following . i rush to follow him , to explain , but hes already climbing into his service van . `` i so owe you for this , '' i told him as he helped me gather the money off the bar . weve got to go get them . `` she just wants to hug you and tell you that you have somebody in your corner , now . 