i realized id been there a little too long . `` they have the fame gene , '' she says . my cry came out as more of a croaking gasp . `` of course i trust you ... more than anyone . '' he stared at her as he tried to make sense of their conversation . a deep sigh rumbled through his chest . i cant make love to you here . what thumped him was more like an air blast . his mouth twisted , lips pressed together . 