I closed my eyes and started thinking of the ocean, the waves cascading onto the rocks and the sun beaming down on the surface. The wind was blowing around me causing my hair to dance around and the peaceful silence was much welcomed. When I opened my eyes, the throbbing had subsided and the heat was gone. I looked to my side and saw Samuel still looking out the window.

My heart was still beating hard in my chest but the worse of it was gone.

I turned and could once again focus ...