she did n't recognize the calling , only the flash of pain at the knowledge that she was so close and yet they were n't joined . i suppose they could try to loop around to the east . `` any idea on how his pieces are coming ? i pressed myself up against cole , my face an inch from his . i can assure you nothing like this will happen again . when the pain has passed , and you can think clearly again , you will know . they did not appear to have been the right words . 