Q: '' i 'd wish i could be back in texas , '' she says quietly . the sadness in her answer makes me want to hug her . i do n't know what it is about michigan that makes her feel this way . i just have an overwhelming need to console her . '' what do you miss so much about _ ... Fill the blank.
A: blank is texas

Q: having left the dormitory and hopped on my bike , i quickly biked over to joshua 's club -- the one place where i hoped to find the missing elements of this puzzle . i tossed my bike down in the emergency lane near the building , and i walked up and knocked on the old familiar door , however it remained closed . i did n't give up and showed persistence , continuing to _ ... Fill the blank.
A: blank is knock

Q: '' how many are still alive ? '' '' look , edmund , i 'm only telling you this because i want you to do something for me . '' '' father ? '' '' only three children that had a music class with sister chantale are still alive . you , nicholas , and simon . '' '' well , nicholas is here with me , but _ ... Fill the blank.
A:
blank is simon