Spines and tar and you'd think I'd have run, but something kept me there staring it down with no eyes. I was afraid -- I'm always afraid, but this was different. I was something kept me from freaking out too bad, my mind woke clear and fresh and I can't say that I was happy, even Chef Marco said I looked more rested than usual. I guess I was. But work was still rough -- it's always rough when you are washing dishes and cleaning the pots and pans.