she smiled , a sense of relief filling her . `` you understand how this works , right ? '' not having a better idea , chase agreed . i always miss out on the good stuff ! he slithered across stubby patches of grass and dirt to the area where she 'd fallen . i went back downstairs , but everything was just as i had left it . a dull laugh pumps from my chest . since most people like chocolate i thought maybe you might want one . he 's only trying to help you . 