`` so your friend seemed fine , yes ? '' she would n't have wanted anything more to do with you than i do . '' whoever had set the security system up did n't care what happened in the rest of the health club , as long as they could watch that one spot . `` so that 's what you ladies discuss when there are n't any men around ? 'perhaps in a bit , ' jo answered , her eyes soft as she looked at the older couple . it shocked me how calm james could be , considering the circumstances . 