`` did n't he try to phone you back ? '' his smile stretched so wide across his face , she thought it might meet at the base of his neck in the back . she sighed , i guess that 's for the best , after all that has happened . if we can just come to an understanding , there will be no need for any more nasty situations . his hands , almost hesitant , gripped the hem of my shirt and dragged it up over my head . who taught us to tear at meat ? 