[Q]: the teenagers in the room whispered with each other and stared at us as i walked stiffly across the room , looking for anyone willing to cause trouble . pain flared through my entire body , and i just wanted to lie down and close my eyes , shutting out the whole horrid world . but i could n't do that . that would show people that i was weak , fragile , that i needed looking after . i did not need looking after , and i was not...

[A]: weak

[Q]: '' that , my friend , is up to you , '' he finally said . '' let 's just keep it between the two of us for now . at least until we know more about it , '' i replied . '' agreed . now i would like to test a theory if you do n't mind . '' '' what theory ? '' i did n't like that he used the words '' test '' and ''...

[A]: theory

[Q]: she had attached herself to rick . i moved back a bit further , hoping they would n't see me . i wanted to find alex and avoid getting trapped by anyone else . i could n't see him in the mass of people . i sort of hid behind a pillar and peeked out . then i heard rick 's voice on the other side of the...

[A]: pillar

[Q]: your continued prayers for margaret have helped her heal nicely from her injuries and she wanted me to thank each and every one of you . also , i 'd like to introduce the congregation to the newest member of our community . chris scholt happened upon us by accident , or did he ? i believe the good lord sent you to us . '' he winked at chris then turned back to the...

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congregation