i started a fire in the fireplace , then decided to put my iron to the test . she 'd never spoken about her mother much . she pressed the screen to take the call and put it to her ear . rita looked up , grinned with cheeks bulging , then went back to eating . i crossed my hands over my chest and tried to control the dread passing through my system . everyone just stood or sat there . what are you doing out here by yourself ? i leapt out of bed and whirled , looking for the source . 