`` did they do that to you because of beth ? '' and then she could n't think of anything other than the familiar voice behind her . she nodded because she knew what a safe word was . im not really comfortable with this but wards phone rang and he glanced at the caller id then back at me . the urge to get on a plane and run for home was overwhelming . i 'm just trying to meet you halfway here . it was sixty yards away , half in and half out of the driveway mouth . 