things that would make it more difficult to leave him when the time came . how long had it been , when he 'd been talking to her , only her ? `` my credit card , '' he said , easily . he kissed me against my cheek and sighed , `` i doubt that . `` look , you just need to know what 's at stake . '' oliver taxied and parked the plane and leaped out . she was close now , close enough for me to catch the familiar scent of her perfume . 