did you hear me say 'love ? ' none of them thought you 'd actually do it . wren was less sure of that , but there was no time to argue . i want you to know that i really enjoyed your class this semester and i 'm glad i took it . beat em to the punch , grant said . the church bells had rung in the valleys . nick nodded , still looking down at the glass he 'd set on the counter . she pushed her glasses up her nose as she leaned over . 