she got close and i prepared to be slapped . she bent low over him again . her tongue came out , red and wet , licking at the head . younger , obviously so , his hair a completely different style and no streaks of gray . apparently , he had trouble understanding what was appropriate , even now . if he had n't been sprung before ... they found them and he screamed , and then she knew the voice . he put his hand on her shoulder and gave her a slight shake . 