it is not your fault , the monster said , its voice floating in the air around him like a breeze . a gasp escaped her throat just before she hit the ground . `` they sent us out to that boat with nothing , dan . '' and we have ourselves to blame . instead , his hand goes right through me . not in the middle of our big moment . i had a knack for pushing too hard to get my way . `` but i 'm gathering this is not a social call ? '' 