was n't it enough that he was gone ? she thought for a moment then an idea flashed into her mind . `` i did n't kidnap you , '' he said softly . `` i can take care of it and be back by two . '' i asked , smiling for all i was worth . `` no , he 's the guy you beat up . '' `` when they open early for us ? '' and i 'm sorry that i came off as too casual . '' 