And then Kathy was going off in his arms, her keening cry sharp in his ear. Her whole body tensed, taking one long moment to go as tight and taut as possible, and then her whole body jittered, like she'd touched a live wire and went slack. Words spilled from her mouth; sentimental, maudlin, and bullshit she'd claim if she had any idea what she was saying, sweet filthy nothings while she raced through the stratosphere.