something must have come up because two of the ships suddenly jumped out , and the navy went from trying to pick us apart to telling us to make our peace . she was going to be strong , and she was going to learn everything she could about him . , how the hell had someone she 'd just met come to mean this much ? i appreciate the offer , but im not taking your car . i sigh , knowing he 's right , but hating that we 're bailing . there was a soft hiss under the bows . 