I must still look perplexed because Gale delivers the next line very slowly. “Katniss…he’s still trying to keep you alive.” To keep me alive? And then I understand. The Games are still on.

That's right. Who am I thinking of? Oh, I know. It's Cinna who likes you. But that's mainly because you didn't try to run when he set you on fire," says Peeta. "On the other hand, Haymitch... well, if I were you, I'd avoid Haymitch completely. He hates you.

So that day, in music assembly, the teacher asked who knew the valley song. Your hand shot right up in the air. She stood you up on a stool and had you sing it for us. And I swear, every bird outside the windows fell silent...and right when your song ended, I knew - just like your mother - I was a goner.

Really? What did you cost me again? I ask. A lot of trouble. Don't worry. You'll get it all back,he says.

Maybe the other tributes are out there beating one another senseless. Which would be fine. - Katniss -

The more you can distract yourself, the better.

My name is Katniss Everdeen. Why am I not dead? I should be dead.