True, she could not sleep, her mind a swirl of ideas she did not want to deal with, but one did not fight insomnia by leaving your bedroll and wanderi...ng the world. She would not suddenly find sleep hidden out here under the stars.Anelie saw a dark shape rise where the roadway began crossing the stream. It was slender, a swell at the hips proving it was not Bach. A smile came to Anelie's face, even as she felt a tug at her heart. Had she ever thought any other than Shanna would bring out that. It was as if taking off that outfit and putting away her sketchpads were cutting off her oxygen and she couldn't breathe again until she returned. It was so hard for her to "hold her breath" all day but knowing what awaited her at night gave her the courage to do so.School started a few weeks after Sara had found her new clothes, and just as she feared, "Sissy Sara" was outed there as well and college was as lonely and painful as primary school had been. Her father was pushing her even harder. This is not so much a punishment as it is a way of helping her come to terms with what she has done." About which you conveniently cannot inform me."Laura paused. "And just what are you trying not to say to me?"Seeger issued a windy sigh. "Forgive me for being wary, but it does strike me as odd that we have had this stupendous turnaround in little more than a day."Laura's voice became cool. "Once more, Seymour: what are you trying not to say?"Seeger was not sure himself. He did not want to. I hope you realize the strength *you* already have. You *can* get through this. You may not realize it, but you can. And you've got friends to help you through this. But... even if you didn't, you could still get through it. I think you're a lot stronger than you realize, Bard."He put a paw on my shoulder. "I'll let you get some rest. I have to leave for a couple hours. Ask the nurse to give me a call when you're ready to check out, and I'll take you home."I stared at my wrists, with the tight.