the heel of my sneaker slammed through the cabinet door below the sink . it was slow and tender , not a quick peck , and it tickled . sweet of you to try , though . '' `` i love ships , and water , and the travel opportunities . '' i turned around , swinging one leg behind the other , and my stomach cramped so violently that the blood drained from my face , sweat burst free of my skin , and i almost lost control of my bowels . `` grant , are we going to be okay ? '' 