"I know." Dilan said solemnly, "But it makes me feel better if I do it. That brain thing again." He checked on Braig, too, and eyed Nevada's seat-belt to be sure it was secure as well.

"We live at 3764 South Petunia. It's the big house on the left. Dilan is Obsessive Compulsive. He's usually pretty good, but if you think he's going to hurt himself and he doesn't seem to hear you when you try to talk to him you need to stop him physically or call someone else."