maya would n't sleep through the night again until she knew for sure exactly what had started the fire that took tony 's life . he really could n't see the point . anyone else would be frightened , patience thought , but hed given her worse . not since the tour he 'd spent cross-attached to the navy aboard the hospital ship mercy . they 're the ones who keep the community functioning . she walked off , not bothering to wait for their answer . nothing much , just that the guy could say no . 