. very bright... very, very bright. A bright light shone into my eyes and I could hear a woman's voice, "She seems to be coming around, doctor."Docto...? Where was I? I could feel the light pressure of a sheet against my body.A different woman's voice said, "Miss... miss... can you open your eyes?"I did and found myself looking up at two women dressed in hospital scrubs."Do you know what happened to you? Do you remember anything?"I remembered a lot, but I wasn't about to tell them what I. ”I handed in my card, Johnny ran it, I signed. The jeep had plenty of room. I took the long way home. Through Ranchester and out Wolf Creek. I stopped at Metzger’s Mercantile and looked in my locker. Time to re-order. I was developing a taste for grass-fed beef. It’s leaner and I’d started worrying about my weight.Mrs. Metzger buzzed me through ... the butcher shop is next door to the Mercantile.One reason ... and I didn’t know this, I had to be informed ... one reason the meat tastes different. " At his fervent nod, I told him to meet me at Jacks' house atnine o'clock sharp!"I'll be there." Then the bell rang.The rest of the day went without problems, so I found myself walking homewith the magic rock in one hand, and Jack's homework assignments in theother. I did a good days work, and tonight I actually had a date! Then afterthat, I get the help of my best friend. He was even more of a dork than Iwas, so I knew there were gobs of people he'd like to get back. If my feetweren't killing. Amy," I panted.Before I could catch my breath, Amy put her hand on my shoulder. "I think it's time we test your loyalty, James. Since you didn't get to have any ice cream, I think it's only fair that you get to eat a milkshake," she waited for me to comprehend where she was coming from.I didn't really like the idea. Amy was so perceptive that she could sense my reluctance. "Oh, come now, James. It'll be good for you. A special protein shake. You DO want to please me, don't you James?" .