`` come , then , '' he said , his voice gruff . larry paused in mid-throw of a gasoline can , the uneven action nearly pulling him over the rails . i hated to interrupt such a special moment . when you are done with an assignment and ready to give it to the captain , make sure all he has to do is sign it . she was looking at him , frowning . a fire started in the shop the car had crashed into , and a little light came back to times square . 