the pain , the tears-it all hurt . she started shaking , so i took her home . a shed stood at the back corner of the clearing and behind it , tall grass and weeds separated the yard from the water 's edge . sighing , i pushed the tangled strands of hair back . us three have done this ... five now ? '' i do n't know what gave him the clue that something had changed . `` i appreciate you taking this risk to give us a warning . '' confusion , a world tumbling out of control . 