we came down to earth in slow motion . he is not the indestructible dom . or kissing thoughts , because he snapped , `` you do n't get it , do you ? '' `` where 'd you learn to cuss like that ? '' she picked up her pace and walked more quickly , determined to get to the clearing as quickly as possible . his slightly overweight stomach hung a tad more over his belt than it had the month before . he drained his coffee and stood . 