i know it bothers you , but there 's nothing i can do , nor would i want to . `` you still have n't answered me about joe . '' he drifted from one speaker to another , pausing here and listening there . * * * madeline showered and dressed in her spray-on tights and tank top . she had no choice but to obey ; he 'd already begun pouring the contents down her throat . `` you were either a vampire ... or one sick chick . '' 