Hey John, I think all writers are like that. For the most part, my stories play out in my mind and I just write what's going on. And let me just say that I'm not a native English writer/speaker although I had English subjects from elementary through college. My English got developed from watching a lot of movies and reading of course (I love reading). The funny thing is, I don't think I can write a story in my native language Again, thanks for your help. For your first comment, however, Mich explained this one later on in the chapter. He mentioned that he saw Vern as she was leaving Coop's apartment and he hid himself so as not to be seen. As for your second comment, I'll check the self-help book I bought regarding punctuation. Again, thanks