They agree that it was educational to have seen it. ''It made it feel like it actually happened. Mo. They drive for hours, crossing into Missouri, until they realize it's fruitless and give up. By mid-afternoon, they cruise into St. Louis, where they have to return the Winnebago and catch their flights home the next day. In a motel room, the chasers agree that their trip was a great success in every way and begin laying plans for next year. Bose says wild horses won't keep her away, though she's first going to buy a better video camera and her own laptop.
Bender is willing.
McNoldy is committed. So is cameraman Mackley, if he doesn't fall into the mouth of Mount Vesuvius first. The chasers pull out a copy of their favorite movie. Bose has seen it 13 times. McNoldy 40 to 50 times.