her tongue met mine and at the same time i think the reality of what we 'd just done set in . a moment later he 's back , and i sense him in front of me . then he stopped in front of her , making sure to keep a little bit of distance between them . she was just signing it when the intercom rang , announcing someone was downstairs waiting to be let in . `` i thought you might come join me in the tub . '' he lifted her up and carried her toward the bedroom . 