it 's the first thing i thought of when i met you-that the sun was brighter and shiny and good . '' ill join you , if you like ? the thick flakes were dropping so fast that it was hard to see her face . fire with rocks and debris flying into the heavens with a bright powerful light pouring out of the center of the cracked open earth . she gasped , afraid to open her eyes . she drew the glass away after taking another small swallow and stared at him over the rim . 