Nope, don't own Higher Ground. Damn. Guess what? Don't own Garbage's Temptation Waits. Go figure.

Little Orange Canister

Auggie cleared his throat nervously. He, Scott and Ezra had decided to come clean. "We- uh, we, uh found something Rowan was hiding. We think they're sleeping pills or something but we're not sure."

I'll tell you something

I am a wolf but

I like to wear sheep's clothing

I am a bonfire

I am a vampire

I'm waiting for my moment

"Where'd you get these?" asked Peter, "I thought Dwayne and I had found everything."

"The windowsill comes off. We were throwing a football and it hit the sill and made a hollow sound," explained Scott, "it comes off if you knock it in just the right spot. We found that and this." He held out a Swiss Army knife.

You come on like a drug

I just can't get enough

I'm like an addict coming at you for a little more

and there's so much at stake

I can't afford to waste

I've never needed anybody like this before

I'll tell you something

I am a demon

Some say my biggest weakness

I have my reasons

Call it my defense

Be careful what you're wishing

"How many knives have you guys found?" asked Ezra.

" Two other ones," said Sophie.

"Oh," said Ezra, "Wellll…"

You come on like a drug

I just can't get enough

I'm like an addict coming at you for a little more

and there's so much at stake

I can't afford to waste

I've never needed anybody like this before

You are a secret

A new possession

I like to keep you guessing

"How'd you think this canister's lasted 3 weeks," wondered Dwayne aloud. "At least a third are left."

"Dunno," mused Sophie.

You come on like a drug

I just can't get enough

I'm like an addict coming at you for a little more

and there's so much at stake

I can't afford to waste

I've never needed anybody like this before

Rowan stared at the pills in his hand. What if? What if he didn't take them? He glimpsed the dark figure in the shadowed doorway. He sighed. Guinea pig. Lab mouse- no, rat. That was him now. No hope for nothing else.

When I'm not sure what I'm living for (when I'm not sure what I'm)

When I'm not sure what I'm looking for (when I'm not sure what I'm)

When I'm not sure what I'm living for (when I'm not sure what I'm)

When I'm not sure what I'm looking for (when I'm not sure what I'm)

When I'm not sure what I'm living for

When I'm not sure what I'm looking for

When I'm not sure what I'm living for

At least this place had plenty of drugs to keep him numb and uncaring to the world. He tossed the pills to the back of his mouth and swallowed. There. He could almost count the bright spots that danced for him. Closing his eyes, he could feel himself drifting, drugs overtaking. There was bliss.

When I'm not sure who I am

Temptation waits