i took jake 's hand , pulling him up with me as i stood . `` well , we have a couple more days , '' she said eventually , and it was graham 's turn to nod . `` first , to make you aware of the sensitive nature of the situation . he was- trace caught her , stopping her spin . not to mention she was almost certain he had n't spoken out loud , just in her head . his gaze was steady on her face . 