she cried , slamming the car into park and jumping out . a hard kick from a sneaker heel found patricks nose . he lifted her arms into the air and then traced his own hands down her until his fingers were gripping her sides and holding her hips . i do n't know how long it was before she came . i had known what news he would bring , and i had thought of what might still be done . i studied his expression for a long minute . 