i asked you , what are you doing here ? id hate to have to wait until spring . `` there has to be some reason , '' she said . `` i 'd love to get coffee together sometime . '' none of us , she thought , is strong enough to be alone again , ever . `` i just thought i could give you a ride . '' `` would you mind waiting just a moment ? '' `` why do n't you join us over here , ben ? '' he watched her stumble out of the room . 