she was barefoot , as she often was when she walked on the beach . throughout the day , her classmates are just as awkward as her teachers . lucy looked at the empty visitors ' lot . i could hear everything they said , could feel their presence , but i was terrified to move . i barely saw the flash of his gun before its barrel was pressed against her neck . he knew if he didnt he would freeze . i assumed you were working for them . '' he folded his hands behind his back . 