images of the fire , of the men i 'd hurt-probably killed-flashed through my mind , and i pressed my lips together . and finally , finally he knew what hed been searching for his entire life . he kissed her forehead , stepped back , and helped her out of the chair . i need to arrange for some flowers . '' she searched the house and the surrounding garden for half an hour . `` you up for your first lesson ? '' this should not take more than one or two days . 