there sure as hell had n't been any quick peek through the window to show him the way the old man lay on the floor , bleeding through fox 's wadded-up shirt . her simple question threw him for a loop . he caught himself chewing his thumb . pulling her into his arms , he gave her a long wet kiss , in case it was his last . i ca n't help smiling as i toss my half-eaten apple into the trash . you will have plenty of time to date . '' 