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I don't know what I mean. I don't think I want to. I think I was supposed to turn off the road, but I don't want to. : Didyou turn off the mad? No. I stopped in the middle of the road ... because there was a light in the middle of the road. There's a light. (Emotionally) They ... stoppedme. In the middle of the highway. And I'm angry. Ifeel anger. (Emphatic) I didn't want to do this. And they did it anyway. Who stoppdyou? : They did. They did. Who arethey? Idon't know. Idon't know who they are. There's a light in the road. And Ihad to stop in the middle of the highway. . Didyou think itwas anothermotorist? No, Iknewit wasn't ButIdidn't want to experience this. I didn't feel ready. I thought Iwas ... [wanted to, but I wasn't ready. What doyou mean? Is this an experienceyou've had before? (Pause, then softly) Yes. : And you thoughtyou wanted to experienceit againorwhat? I... (big sigh) I don't know. I don't understand. : Butyou saw the light and itmadeyou angry? Then what happened? They came to the car.. Idon't like it because they're here. But I know they're not going to hurt me. I feel like ... numb. It's not me. I don't know who Iam. I don't know where I've gone. BD cee ee ee ede kale ee Ta 1 D: Canyou see what they look like? P: I'm not sure. They're small. I don't know if Ieven can look at them. Idon't want to see them. And I feel their hands... on me. They're cold... clammy. I don't understand why they want me. Why me? Why me? They want me for something. But they're friendly. I feel their ... love. I don't understand it. They're small, and their skin is gray. And they look ... like bald, with large heads, and little tiny fingers. What about theirfaces? (Pause) Just big eyes isall Isee. But they're like children, tiny children, small children. They all hold ... they touch ... their touch is reassuring. : Are theremany of them? (Pause) I'm not sure. About four or five, I think. What happened after that? Ican't leave the car in the middle of the road. And I say that I 214 The Keepers ofthe Garden