his work was in the city and he had an itch to return to it . his words terrified her , because she knew he was right . well , why did n't they just have sex ! i realize then how new everything must look to him . `` true , but- '' `` i think i made the right assumption , '' she said , close to tears . i told you from the beginning this was n't going to happen . '' that sweet old couple would n't do that . '' 