they stood close together , their heads bent forward . his voice is smooth and low . that 's why i called sophia to find out more about you and made sure that you came to vegas with me . `` sure , '' i said , drawing out the word . `` when i agreed to do you a favor , i thought you wanted me to pick up your cleaning or check on the apartment - that sort of thing . he gave this one up , too and headed back into the hallway and around the stairs . 