`` so there was a hit , she did n't take it , and the woman tried to protect you ? '' he watched as i kneaded my forehead . a moment later , peter was at his side . the afternoon disappeared in the blink of an eye . i do n't know what i 'd do if you did n't . '' and that was the case here , of course . he was at the door now , and dear god , i was an idiot , because he looked and sounded sincere . 