now more black and red balls were appearing at the edge of the airport . but thank you , for the boon to my confidence . '' he had n't been there , had n't been protecting his brother 's back . still , hed done it for her girls and she was grateful . `` oh , gods ... `` her hand gripped his thigh , using more of her strength . she was on the beach again , dancing in the surf to music only she could hear . 