the next second they were in a completely different time and place . this man would laugh , give me one of those silly shakes of his head , pat me on the shoulder , and we 'd be fine for the day . he lowered the paddle and stepped into the cockpit . `` i love you , totally and completely , '' i say , looking at his perfect face . she does n't even look up at me . i was not in my normal state of confusion . and frankly it 's a good thing he is n't . '' 