....... bum, bum........ bum, bum........ bum, bum........Mit jedem doppelten Schlag der Pauke zieht pl?tzlich eine K?lte in meine Welt! Ich beginne m...inen K?rper zu f?hlen.Bum, bum........ bum, bum........ bum, bum........ bum, bum........Schwarze Streifen verdunkeln meine Welt! Ich habe Angst. Mein K?rper?Er f?hlt sich so seltsam an."Bum, bum......... bum, bum........bum, bum........ bum, bum........"Die dunklen Streifen werden mehr. Die Wiese verschwindet. Das Licht flackert. Auch die W?rme. "Why good morning ladies. And how are you today?" Were fine Mistress", we replied. "Where is Patty this morning, Mistress", I asked.Mistress Kristi frowned, then smiled, "You will see Patty very soon, girls. Now, lets get on with breakfast. Your first class will begin at 9:00 and I wouldn't want you to be late".We began to eat in silence. About ten minutes later, the main door opened and Patty walked in being led by the hand by Miss Candi. Both Cathy and I kept silent but we were somewhat. Mom and Dad wouldn't be home for hours but Tom was usually home before me. He was supposed to come straight home after school but he didn't always do it. I'd be expected to keep my lip buttoned but not to cover for him. I mean even with my twerpy kid brother some things had to stay sacred. A note was taped to the TV.Andi,I'm out biking with Lou. Be back later. If Mom calls I'm at the Library.Tom.I crumpled up the note and dropped it in my purse. I loved having to whole house to myself; it's. . something that made him feel guilty and embarrassed him, yet he would do it again if he got the chance.It was Thursday evening and his father had come home from his trip that afternoon. At dinner, his mother had seemed particularly agitated, jumpy. He had no idea what was wrong. After dinner she had gone up to take a shower. Chris went to his room and his Dad was relaxing in the family room watching the news. It was about an hour later when Chris left his room and walked quietly down the hall.