but my career was calling ; i had forty some hours to get this project rolling . her nails were digging into his back , drawing blood with every push of his body . the main entrance was huge and open to the air . i was already curving one leg around his thigh . erika was totally practical about everything . what kind of person goes through that kind of life , as recent as two days ago , and still finds reasons to smile ? i then experience that rush inside when i am onto something good , so i keep going . 