The light was still on his eyelids. How long had he floated here? Instead of warmth, he felt cold. And that wasn't all. Right outside of his grasp was another feeling. It was getting closer. It was pain. Suddenly, he became aware of a dull, aching pain. What was going on? He tried to move. Was he strapped down? He seemed to be sweating and freezing at the same time. He tried to open his eyes. Everything was a blur. He tried to free his arms. Why was he strapped down? He felt a stir of panic. Where was he? He was at the Turner Street House. Where was Val? And Stephen? Tyler? He was too groggy to struggle much. The rise in blood pressure seemed to summon a lady? He didn't know her voice when she asked if he could hear her. That didn't help his riding attempt at panic. Then the door flew open

