a thick layer of sand covered the floor . she wanted to brush the hair from his forehead and hold his hand , but feared coming too close . there was another focus in there , one we tried to push away . what did kelly mean by `` the other woman living here '' ? everybody was an expert , everybody had a cure , and they all fell over themselves to offer their advice . anything on my mothers stuff yet ? its okay with me if he opens it now . rushing upstairs , she went to pack . 