he felt the space between their bodies growing warmer by the second . what kind of drink could do that to a man ? all i wanted to do was punch the wall . maybe i do n't , so why do n't you tell me ? '' taking a handful of prescription pills from the bathroom cabinet , he swallowed , splashing his face with cold water . she 'd said that when people did it too often , it made the word lose all its power . she stepped out of the way , her heels rapping on the hardwood floor . 