there was a very large control knob in the center that controlled a black dial scored with white numbers and hash marks . shaking her head , she moved away out of his arms . you do know that sometimes the parents come under suspicion when a child is taken ? questions bounced around her head as she made those last steps inside . it was one that still made me feel like i could do anything under the sun . a couple of new outfits and some better shoes . i 'm already dressed and pulling on my sneakers . 