i finally looked away from dusty and realized nearly every door along the hallway was open and several sets of eyes were staring at us . looking into his healing face , hearing his familiar voice , feeling his incredible touch , i felt like al was right with the world and that we could take on anything , any one , and win . now i hold him more tightly , move slowly , from the top of him to the bottom . i had the advantage , because my shirt was plain . 