there had n't been time to think about her own wants and needs , her broken heart , disappointed dreams or the man who had n't wanted her . small town people have always found fewer weapons with which to kill time , and even those were basic . the warmth of his breath spread across her face , inviting her lips to meet his . we have lots to do tonight after all . `` if you were n't a woman , i'd- '' `` be in surgery about now , '' i said . 