I guess her name's a little weird. Neil's a boy's name, usually. But then again, some parents like being creative. I know Sams that are both boys and girls, and I know an Ashley that's a boy, too, so maybe Neil's name is just like that. Doesn't matter too much. Just something to think about. And I know that I should be hungry, too, 'cause my stomach keeps on twisting like it's waiting for something to eat, but I also feel like I'm gonna be sick if I even try.

It's nice that she asked, though. And I gotta be polite.

"No," I tell her, real honest. "But I don't wanna eat."