any thoughts on where hes going ? jeff saw that martin had started to turn around and head back , and he stopped him with his hand . just dont lose your footing on the way down . did he just ask me out on a date ? he sounded like a child , she realized distantly . `` i do n't know why , '' he said , `` but this one really bothered me . `` very , '' he said with immense satisfaction . mel 's jaw drops and she 's quiet for half a beat . 