Elijah gave a small nod and went to bed. He laid there with a lot of thoughts. He wondered if he should go to church for advice, but he already knew what would be said. Get temptation out. 

He rolled onto his side and stared at the empty wall. He couldn't do that. Anthony wasn't trying to be tempting. He was a good man and friend. It was just a test. Elijah could be strong. He wouldn't lose him when things were going so well.

He pulled up the heavy blanket high and closed his eyes. His mind was forced to think of nothing but darkness around him. He begged for sleep to claim him and after what felt like an eternity, it did.