at the time it seemed as if we were so far away , but it was really only about twenty yards from the end of the dock by their home . i 'm sure you have unpacking to do . `` i just needed to make sure that you were all right . '' are you going to rest all day ? eve gave her a tiny little smile and squeezed her fingers . `` it spoke to me and , from listening to others , it 's reaching them , as well . '' 