she shot him a firm look and shook her head once . i have to sprint to make it to the gondola before it floats too far off the ground , but i make it in time , and bob and blake help pull me over the side . okay , so whats up with the hot rocks on the front porch ? she wanted me to come closer . stopping in her tracks , she took several calming breaths . and then a pair of strong arms pulled me into a protective hold . 