1. She wondered if the note had reached him.

She scolded herself for

not handing it to him in person. She trusted her friend, but so much
could happen. She waited impatiently for word.

2. The towels had been hanging from the rod for years. They were
stained and worn, and quite frankly, just plain ugly. Debra didn't
want to touch them but she really didn't have a choice. It was
important for her to see what was living within them.

3. It was a concerning development that he couldn't get out of his

mind. He'd had many friends throughout his early years and had
fond memories of playing with them, but he couldn't understand
how it had all stopped. There was some point as he grew up that he
played with each of his friends for the very last time, and he had no
idea that it would be the last.

4. Matt told her to reach for the stars, but Veronica thought it was the
most ridiculous advice she'd ever received. Sure, it had been well-
meaning when he said it, but she didn't understand why anyone
would want to suggest something that would literally kill you if
you actually managed to achieve it.

5. She patiently waited for his number to be called. She had no desire
to be there, but her mom had insisted that she go. She's resisted at
first, but over time she realized it was simply easier to appease her
and go. Mom tended to be that way. She would keep insisting until
you wore down and did what she wanted. So, here she sat,
patiently waiting for her number to be called.