i swallow a wave of nerves , then i swing one leg over the seat and position myself behind him . he shook his head at me , saying , `` you 're breaking my heart here . '' `` of course , hack took full credit for another brilliant courtroom victory . but now ... '' he kissed her slowly , deeply , giving her time to respond . `` like a big rubber band with cloth on it . '' she remembered all the times that she had popped back without warning . 