when the detective nodded , my shoulders slumped . `` th-that you 'd die on me . '' if something happens , stay as long as you can , but dont put yourself into danger if you can avoid it . he slid another pancake onto her plate in the hopes she 'd let him watch her eat a little longer . i ask , knowing the fact but desire the truth from her along with the real story . maybe that 's what all this is about in the end . go walk around the motel , the block , whatever . 