next time , it would be good if you could let us know there are animals stalking us before you scale the nearest tree . the others would probably be grateful to him for keeping the old fellow occupied and out of the way . `` got to do my front first , '' i whispered . it is how we live , it is how we heal . a sick feeling knots in my stomach . shes loose from her embedded grave site . `` i like having you around , '' he said . 