you had burns all over your body . she sat across the table from him , motionless as a pillar of salt . she leaned forward , both hands on the table , her eyes blazing . the general thinking now is that the hotel is a good place for them . i turn off the shower and grab the towels to dry us off . i swallow nervously , then look up at him . a vulture was sitting on its roof . especially when it came to females . 