she could n't tell what he was thinking from his expression , but knowing him , he was there to get her to come around to his way of thinking . i moved closer to the rock and lifted my hand without touching it . `` so you did leave with tara . '' as they waited , chase let go of her hand and slipped his arm around her shoulders . he wasnt physically here , and i dont think anyone else from his side was . maybe she 'd never have to go back . '' 