we talked it out then and i still think you did the right thing . you should n't be calling me or even thinking about me . have a good day , '' he said , and disconnected . `` we have to get up to launch before he gets impatient and sends somebody else out looking . '' i 'd never thought that word could sound so appealing . it took a couple days for piper to feel at home again . i did take his hand , and he had a gentle but firm grip . 