so we find the father and get rid of him . while they lived very comfortably , it was nothing compared to this . i lowered myself to the floor and lay back against the hard wood beneath me . youve really adjusted well , honey , and im sure meeting new friends has helped . her hands slipped to her sides like she was going to push herself up . mum said theyll eventually disappear , but they havent yet . sometimes her eyes are open and she just stares at the ceiling . 