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Here it comes, she said with an expression of pure bliss. Drug rush ... any moment now ... the surge of warmth ... bye-bye, Mr. Pain... Vee- Knock, knock. This is really important- Knock, knock. It's about Elliot- Knock, knoooock, she said in a singsong voice. I sighed. Who's there? Boo. Boo who? Boo-hoo, somebody's crying, and it's not me! She broke into hysterical laughter.