`` i 'd like to discuss our previous arrangement . '' jesus , it took your ass long enough , '' jeff said as he slapped josh on the back . i wanted to jump into the water and drown myself . it scared you and i 'm sorry for it . '' cooper had shoved the pilot to the floor and now occupied his seat , his hand on the yoke . the words were soft puffs against her lips , making her ache . `` being in the white house tends to make things formal . '' 