her face came close to my chest and i felt her soft lips pucker up against me . he nodded looking out the cockpit . it certainly does n't feel like i have a choice . she was furious with him for trying to force her hand this way and furious with herself for letting him . spoken like a real gentleman , sir , a quality i saw in you the first moment i laid eyes on you . `` so , here i am , '' i said , holding out my arms as everyone sat down . 