he reached out , gathered her in his arms and she snuggled closer . he twisted his neck and showed me his battle scars - three deep but healing lines gouged into his skin . briefs and she could have given him a kiss on the cheek and said thanks . and i did n't have the guts to search for one . what he 'd thought was finally an effort to see him outside of a business setting had , in fact , just been a business meeting in disguise . `` i did n't realize you were so strong . '' 