now , i can work the gears , but youre gon na have to work the clutch . he had to admit to himself that he and the computer did not mesh very well together . you know , the shield my dad found , he said pushing the door shut . my heart was pounding in my chest so hard i was sure she could feel it . his deep laughter tickled her neck before he straightened . it had sounded almost as if he wanted to die . cole had arrived early , but now they were in danger of running late . 