she blushed as she looked out the window , remembering how nervous she had been . he did the same but he had suddenly lost his appetite . as they finished their meal , the hostess cleared the table and brought coffee . kyle sat up straighter and his face tightened . `` it might increase his chance of survival if someone he 's close to stays with him . '' the phone rang , but it didnt startle me so much this time . but another mind looking at things wo n't hurt . '' 