early next morning he approached the trunk of his tree . i hung up and tried to concentrate , but it was hard . you can call me if anything comes up . '' i was near to falling apart as it was . keeping my balance is a little difficult with my hands cuffed , but i manage . timothy yells again , get us closer . it was dark enough on the outside that he would n't be able to see her from the steps , but she could watch him . 