standing in the driveway , with his hands in the pockets of his leather jacket , was the one face she 'd never expected to see . instead , she quickly ran through her options . less than warp speed , if you can manage it . '' just focus , work fast , and pray . and he knew , suddenly and without any doubt . so , i started off with a determined stride and , using my ankle , kicked a chair out at the circle of study desks . his flight was swift and elegant . 