jamess jaw dropped and he almost spilled his beer on his flannel shirt . another blow landed to his face , shoving him to the floor . nothing ; no movement , no sounds , not even the flicker of an eyelid . a brief tearing sound , then his hands gripped her hips . youve been ignoring me all day . just bump into her and see what happens . '' there is no boat and now were going to have to head back the way we came after all . 