it looks like a couple of ships break off from the main pack every few minutes , but they dont actually seem to be making moves to get any closer , simons paused to take a drag on his cigarette . my eyes watered up thinking back to how i had almost died . but all i did was give him a cold , flat stare in return . i had experienced it myself , one year ago , in a new york hospital . my wisdom tooth was killing me , so she pulled it . 