he pulled the door open wider . i had no idea they 'd come after her so soon . '' a second later i hear lighter footsteps , coming toward the basement door . we ca n't afford not to assume the worst . '' she sprung backward , but not quickly enough . the nurse opened a door ; there was a blinking red light above its top frame . then she starts to laugh hysterically . those hills look as old as the hills . ' he brought the water back up to my lips and i swallowed the pills with ease . 