there was more pounding on the hotel door . it had a long pier that stretched out over the water , an on-the-beach amusement park , and fireworks and dancing after dark . if dan were to visit there , he might hold out the bait to him . i feel like he slapped me and even though i know he did n't mean it , i ca n't help the tears that rush to the surface . they were unable to control the visions and an attack happened at any minute . 