he turned and studied the light for a long moment before answering . he wondered if he 'd accidentally buried one of them along with the dead man . i had a sweet spot for him that went back to high school . thomas , lead us in prayers today , he said with a nod of his head . i nodded , not sure where this was going so i waited for more . and in the next moment , it was too late . she was afraid he might be a problem . '' one slid off his bar stool . 