She said that she’d left you to last because she felt she had been taking advantage of you lately.”“Please, Mum, don’t make me. Susie’s one ...of my best friends.”“If Mrs Pettigrew’s happy would you do it, Toby?”“I can’t say I’m keen, Mum. What would I have to do?”“Probably play with Allie for half an hour and then put her to bed with a story. I’m sure she’ll have had a bath. I don’t think the Pettigrews will be back much after half past nine.”Toby looked thoughtful for fully half a minute before. The pain is too intense to think about what he had said about me. I don't want to remember anymore. I shouldn't have come on this stupid trip with them. I could be with people who actually care about me. I feel tears swell up in the brim of my eyes as my pace increases. "Don't think about it! Just forget!" I beg myself as my eyes roam around my surroundings. I don't know where I am, I have no idea. I see a few lights out in the distance, and I find myself running faster, trying to reach the. "Jimmy, as I told you earlier I am heading to a spot just south of San Antonio and know that I'll never make it there today. I am thinking of getting a motel just outside of Dallas, grabbing some dinner and then hitting the sack and getting up early in the morning ready to finish the trip. You can stay with me if you want depending on how far you have to go." Hell Bob, I'm heading all the way down to the coast so I'll be happy to tag along with your plans. I'm sure I can get another ride in the. After the Jack and Jake finished greeted the boys and their mother, they curled up on the floor. On her way out Hillary said. Dont be afraid to call if you need help girls. Jane locked the door, as soon they were gone. Susan watched them enter their house. At last. She said, Lets wait a while to be sure. Jane nodded. She sat between the dogs petting them. Jack and Jake seemed to know something special was happening. It was very quite, all that could be heard was the ticking of a clock..