his own arms wrapping around her waist , he pulled her in tighter , his hands locking together . she crossed over to the pool house and disappeared inside . she makes one false move-one-and she 's gone . '' it was n't exactly how i preferred to spend an evening , but what other option did i have ? he watched for them ; they were always nearby . the question is : where are they now ? '' he was exhausted and barely able to stand . those were the meals i looked forward to . 