`` my phone died-i never got the messages , i swear . '' tommy took the reports and read them as the orderly entered with two cups of steaming black coffee , then left . this project had occupied every extra waking moment i 'd had for quite a while . she sat and stared at the two treats . they groaned , pulling against the door . she drew her tongue over her dry lips . you deserve a man who is chomping at the bit to get home to you . what was wrong with them , could n't they see ? 