he tied the bandage over his eyes again , opened the door , and stepped quietly into the hall . though he had yet to be inside her , she felt utterly possessed . it was fascinating that the line here `` tasted '' different , more electrical almost . not only that , she realized slowly , staring . ellis walked around the room , talking briefly to everyone . what would happen to her apartment and all her things ... the home she 'd made , waiting for her to come back ... except she never would return to it . 