his thumb draws circles on my back . little , angry veins of red spread out from the injury . he felt as though he could trust no one . he drew on the smoke heavily . ill be by in the morning with mason to help you get ready and take you over to the church . you just got the wind knocked out of you , joey said , reaching down and standing me up . he was the one who 'd put their working relationship on a level it should n't be on . 