beyond the grassy lot they had parked on was tan sand , reminding her of the desert ground she 'd been used to all her life . i noticed to black spots in the ceiling by the window , and first thought they were knots in the wood or burn marks , but after getting up out of bed and making a close inspection , i saw they were two little black bats , balled up and sleeping . he smiled a genuine boyish smile and i relaxed as i looked into his brown eyes . 