victor stood up and i looked at him . no , she said , reaching into her pocket and pulling out a folded piece of paper . `` you can let go of my shoulders . '' things are not as they seem . `` all damn afternoon and nothing to show for it . `` no , it just fell off the back of the truck and hit me square in the face . '' i got the message loud and clear . `` you brought us to tucker 's barn , '' she says , her eyes bright . 