his hands went to her waist . `` i wanted to make sure you made it home , that you were fine . '' im getting sick to me stomach at the thought of it ! `` i hope so , '' lori said with a sigh . i just told him id have to figure it out and let him know . you dont have to tag along ! while she waited for the number to connect , she walked over to the sink and peered out onto the deck . she should have been born and raised in these sand-covered lands . 