drew 's office manager , patty , as well as the other people gathered around the living room , go quiet when we walk into the room . words form in my head , as if whispered in my ear from beyond me , beyond here . he shook his head and looked around at his fellows in great confusion . i turned around to thank him and we shared a secret smile . maybe it was time for sleep , he said to himself . everyone has to have distractions , '' he said . 