duke forced the bat back into his belt . `` are you going to tell the police ? '' i had some time off , so i thought id come and lend a hand , she explained . he would have less to lose by trading cooperation for his freedom . he crossed the room , so that he was standing next to me . he covered his mouth with his hand . are the burgers any good here ? '' to keep my balance , i placed my hands out , onto the cool skin of his chest . 