he asked , looking up at the men around him . at the end of the week , he could drive the boat around in circles , and that was about it . they have lovely purple flower spikes dusted with orange when they are in bloom . i staggered but kept my balance as i sized him up . what do you need my help with that was so important you had to wake me up at the butt-crack of dawn ? '' she climbed off the bed , taking hold of his hand as she did . 