she cuts out words : him , me , run , fly , you , touch , kiss . 'this is likely to take us half the night , ' he said . it was a miracle it was still there after his struggle in the river . i broke the kiss and pulled her dress down over her hips . three pairs of eyes stared back . she studied the various close and distant family groups . my dad , as promised , bought us folding tables . this is too important to screw up . '' 