machinery still lined the walls , shoved out of the way to create a wide square space in the center . the boys were still talking about that one when i kicked them out of the office . he was shorter than her , and scrawny . it 's a good thing toby just went into the bathroom and took a long , cold shower . oh how she wished ben was with her . feeling safe is just as important as being safe . at some point very soon , things are going to get out of our control . 