clasping his hand , she led him to the kitchen . another shriek approached in the distance . i stood up so quickly that i knocked the table and my plate fell to the floor , much to sandy 's delight . `` the staff is used to walking people through first meetings . barefoot , she stirred the pot , stirring something inside of me . knowing his duty , jack stepped forward and raised both arms . ice filled my hollow shell as understanding dawned on me . terry sighed , i could get used to this . 