she shifted on the edge of the bed and placed her hands next to her thighs . when that time came , she hoped she would have the strength and the courage to act upon that opportunity . `` no need to call now , '' i said , taking a seat and grabbing some kernels of corn . i thought it would , but it did n't . `` if you get stuck in the elevator all you have to do is pick up the phone and you 're connected directly to an emergency staff . '' 