finally grace asked , `` why did n't you do something this afternoon ? '' i think they assumed we 're all dead . '' he 's the one thing i 'm completely powerless against . my palms itched to touch his bare skin , and my heart fluttered in my chest . she sat up , lifted her dress over her head , and dropped it on the floor beside the bed . `` please pass me my sweat pants . '' you did it ; and remember , you helped pay for all of this ! 