i wanted to explore this theory of mine through a short story . so i figure : why make my own logging system ? that 's if i do n't die of thirst before it happened . it looks like youve got a lot on your mind right now , i said . my mouth suddenly went very dry and i could only nod in response . his pulse had slowed even more since she 'd stopped the truck . he made a special note to the search teams to keep and ear out for homes that sounded too quiet . 