`` that , by the way , is another sign of a life mate . '' jacques ' palm slid from shea 's throat , down her shoulder , to tighten around her arm . his face split into a wide grin and he flopped onto the ground beside her . but one question kept circling around and around in her head . he enjoyed the presence of god and the comforting grip of the holy spirit . he tossed in a couple of quarters . we do n't know what that meant . '' `` please , go sit on the couch . 