with that vote of confidence , i put the car into drive and slowly head down the street . `` your call , '' con said , then asked , `` so if i 'm quiet , can i look at your kids while they sleep ? '' a single small vampire faced him , a young teenager , his hands raised as if to say , dont shoot . crystal didnt know what was happening , other than that she was the center of attention . the heat had turned what was left of her muscles into noodles . 