a husky note had entered his voice . you 're stronger than i am , and i like that . what i would wake up and go to sleep dreaming about . he sat for another couple seconds and then got up and started walking to the door . you and i-we can keep going on this ride , and no one will stop us . there were eight vampires in the clearing . eric 's heart felt like it was going to explode . his excitement and relief is contagious . the grave is n't going to dig itself . '' 