we climb the ladder , and cash throws me a towel to dry off . my words escaped in panicked gasps . my father arrived home , he had been at work , and told everyone to leave his house did anyone leave ? and she said what she always said . my eyes shot open and i ripped out the ear buds . the infected ants be farther up , just above the waterfall . '' when she got back with a tray laden with coffee pot and mugs he was still flipping channels . 