as the room started filling with people , i realized that i was going to have to do something , otherwise they 'd be approaching heather , who refused to speak . `` what exactly is the job you 're offering me ? '' i think he realized in a vague sort of way what i was doing , and he smiled at me . it would sit idle for however long was needed , until they were ready to turn around and go back . theres room for one more , the captain says . 