`` thank you , '' she managed to say and broke away from his gaze . seriously , bones , even if you tow this car there 's still too much blood in it . she 's with the hunters , tracking jack . i do n't have a single stitch on underneath this skirt . '' he wiped his mouth with a napkin . `` i wanted to apologize if i said anything to upset you . '' `` well , it was n't my first impulse ... ... '' i tried a smile . 