Q: a cloud of slithers was swirling up from the dense trees in the distance , like a flock of birds sent into flight by a gunshot . she and jonathan were at the top of their arc , the straight line of the railroad track below them leading off toward the deep desert . '' never seen that many before , '' jonathan said . '' not since ... '' his voice trailed off . jessica saw that the swarm had split , half of them wheeling around , heading toward her and _ ... Fill the blank.
A: blank is jonathan

Q: '' i did n't know who they were working for , '' said cranston . '' i think ... '' '' i thought i 'd told you all this in london . '' she said reproachfully . '' gave it to you pretty straight if i recall . they are just a bunch of crooks looking to make money and cause problems . '' '' there 's more to it , '' said _ ... Fill the blank.
A: blank is cranston

Q: caleb looked at her , surprised that she was carrying water . '' i always keep one in my pocket , '' she said with a smile . caleb smiled back at alice and said , '' thanks , you go ahead and drink what you want , i 'll have a little bit when you 're done . '' alice took a drink from the bottle and handed it over to _ ... Fill the blank.
A:
blank is caleb