i want things to get back to how they used to be . until then ... `` for god 's sake , go ! '' she took a step backward to admire him . people were all over the place . blood rushes to my cheeks , and i want to slap myself for the reaction . she found the one that looked right , peeked around the side far enough to confirm the screen porch , and rang the doorbell . i wanted to pretend it had never happened at all . im going to be your partner . 