in the shelter of a nook just big enough for two deck chairs , cora and little ben were tucked in together , holding hands ... and snoring . she 'd said all that in the span of about two seconds . it was like looking in an emotional mirror ; everything she felt , he felt too . lets get back to the case . he smiled then , flashing perfect straight , white teeth . `` how many people do you think you walk past every day that are hiding from something ? '' `` please let it come over you again . 