i gave him a blank look as i tried to absorb that , and he laughed again . and you deal with this every morning ? as his hand circled her waist , she sucked in her stomach automatically . `` i appreciate the lift to my office , though . `` use some of the truth , not all of it , of course . though tonight i think he and i finally reached an understanding . you touched me before i agreed to marry you . '' he could feel it in the distance that was suddenly between them . 