her little face was so calm and relaxed . but gray was n't counting on hope alone . or the being dropped into a strange place that might be half a world away . woody had shot ruby right there in the parking lot of the cut 'n curl . money followed his on to the table . `` and that 's all i remember , '' she was saying . little flowers of flame shoot up with pops and spurts . not only had he gotten my beautiful boat to the lake ; he was sailing with me . 