she knew exactly what to say . let me show you something , al . alone to figure out what it all meant . of course , he had no real intention of showing up , but michaels was waiting for an answer . it might as well be true . the only things i disliked more than being bowed to was being called mate . i like where my mind is going . she assumed they were waiting for her , to give her more grief . i refuse to take the bait and ask him why he did n't enjoy himself . 