as they pass each other in the aisle. he gives a polite little nod, and she gives a polite little smile. but as he passes her, and unknown to her, he turns for a second look -- and then vanishes behind the circular cage as he turns he corner. as he unscrews cap from bottle of peroxide. reacting to the gull hitting cathy. they start towards cathy. as annie and the children begin the game behind them. he takes her in his arms suddenly, to comfort her. she goes to him longingly. as she drops the wood outside the door and he joins her. she is looking out over the bay when he comes to her. this is not the melanie we saw at the beginning of the picture. her hair is disarrayed, and her face and clothing are streaked with soot. but beyond a surface physical appearance, there is a weary wisdom in her eyes, and a strength to her as she stands looking toward the distant smoldering town. listening. as he comes to her with the flash. we see them only dimly as he directs the beam upwards.