i climbed a tree to look and see if a birds nest i had spotted , had any eggs in it . thomas nodded , his whole body itching with the desire to ask questions . but why would flick do this to himself ? you think its all right to be teased for being a girl ? a comforter in shades of green covered the thick mattress . my wayward thoughts are squashed as i watch her turn to me with a toss of her hair and say , `` just remember , amy . she wanted to know what it was . 