the hardest day was the next , since she knew if would be the last before the men left . when she did n't hear his voice again , she looked at the phone , but she did n't need confirmation that he 'd disconnected the call . i knew she was rolling her eyes , but i 'd already turned and started walking to the car . he did n't speak at once , so i looked up to find the reason for his hesitation . a touch on his shoulder was repeated a second time . 