Page 127 (2/2)

that Instead, I heard the toilet seat go up and then I

heard her dip a glass in it and return

"Here you go," she said "Just drink this" I

shook my head

"Please," I h my dried lips It

was painful just to separate them

"You said you were thirsty, didn't you?" she

nearly barked, her voice so gruff "Drink some of this

water" She smiled, "Maybe it will keep you sick a

little longer," she said "Drink it," she commanded I shook my head and then she leaned over and

brought the glass to my mouth I kept it closed as she

poured the toilet boater over it, letting it run

down the side of my chin and onto the bed and my

neck She squeezed my jaw, my mouth opened a little

and sohed and spit She