.. I ... felt a cold shiver run up and down my spine as I thought about our new band’s name. Then, as I was about to mention that to you ... those t...ree letters just ... came to me.”“That’s weird, isn’t it ... that it happened right after I brought up the weirdness of those adults’ statements? Think there’s a connection to all that?”“May ... be, I’m, uh, conf ... who knows what,” I confusingly stammered.Just then, a flashing light appeared, informing us that Jason was about to lower the. He knows me like no other and the more time I spend with him, the more I reveal, without even knowing, of how I have let myself go once he was gone. I feel so much shame but yet still find hope in the time he allows me to be at his feet. In one sentence he can have me trembling in fear that I will never be allowed in the comfort of his steel again but hopeful that he might give me a chance. I think he relishes the power he has over me, knowing he keeps me in suspense, frustrated and confused. He felt the roots of the plant in the dirt. -You wish to become my Keeper. Are you worthy?- The words echoed in Patrick’s mind. He gurgled in panic, losing air. -Are you?- He tried to pull his hands free of the hole but could not. His fingers were trapped in the loam by a force he could not name. -I think you unworthy.- No, I’m worthy! Patrick screamed mentally. -Prove yourself.- How? I’m about to drown! -You have little time left, true. Use it wisely.- The plant, he realized with a start, was. We were speculating as to why Roy put up with her when Carl climbed out of the pool and walked over to where we were. He appeared not to want to say anything and just lay on his side on the sun bed on the other side of Kelly. She turned her head to ask him if he felt better for his swim before resuming her conversation with me.He didn't respond in words but he ran his fingers down her spine, from the nape of her neck to the small of her back. He did it several times and it began to have an.