the room started spinning and severe stomach cramps doubled her over . i can not bear you to be here . her every need was his to meet . other branches twisted around one another , always creaking , always groaning , until they formed two long arms and a second leg to set down beside the main trunk . it is that , it is that , the first one said and stepped forward . dont stop , dont stop , dont stop ! the drive to the airport was made in chilly silence . damn it , she did n't want to . 