"Sissy!" Timmy said, shaking me with his little hands. "Sissy, wake up!"

I opened my eyes and bright sunlight assaulted my vision. I rubbed my eyes, trying to focus.

"Sissy! Wake up!" Timmy yelled in my ear, shaking me violently.

"Whoa there, Munchkin! I'm awake. Just give me a minute," I said, trying to wake up. Then, the events of the day before rushed into my mind. I let out a deep breath and shook my head, determined not to let these guys get to me. ...