`` yes , '' was her husky answer that made me shiver with pleasure . i guess someone should be getting some . which do you like better , the gulf or the ocean ? i press my hands to my head . either way , she 's well overdue for dinner , poor thing . '' the thought makes the space between my shoulders pinch and all morning long when i 'm usually able to just enjoy the activity of being outside and whipping in and out of traffic , my useless future rides me . 