she put his arm around her and placed it on her stomach . every member of the land that has lived through the blaze , every pathway , every soldier , every mother , father and child . i was back to walking slightly behind him , down a trampled grass trail between tents . `` why would someone ... '' she shook her head , denying what he 'd said . they were very blue and very clear . his hand was warm on her shoulder , his voice soft in her ear . my adrenaline has already left the building . 