red and green lights on the fronts of the cabinets flashed in regular patterns . we were alone for the first time all day . do n't leave me , she told him silently . but i think that is where he is meant to be . well , im so glad i got you , finally . - therefore , you have earned a little bit of respect from me . he sat up , blinking , and looked around him . chapter twenty-two the ringing of the telephone interrupted a particularly good dream . 