THE READ IN JOHN Ben stares with confusion at Beth as he sits at the edge of the twin bed. He looks at us, still confused. "John. Neala." Ben looks at Beth again, "Lady I don't know." Neala giggles slightly under her breath. What did I say, he's always making her laugh. "Ben, this is a friend mine. Of ours, actually. Her name is Beth. She's here to help." "It's nice to meet you, Beth." Ben stands up from the edge of the bed and shakes her hand. "I'm sorry we have to meet like this. It would have been nice if I could have at least showered first…” Ben glares at me. “John, you mind if I talk to you for a moment?" Ben asks me, and immediately pulls me off to the side. I hold me finger up to Beth and Neala to indicate I'll just be a minute and walk to the edge of the very small room wit

