He chewed slowly and swallowed, it gave him time to think. "It is not unusual for victims to believe they have recovered when they are, in fact, still on the journey. The path is long and tumultuous." He glanced between Sookie and the water that fell so peacefully but met a violent end, breaking against rocks. "How long do you believe you can suppress your desire for pain and its familiar burn?" His focus shifted to Sookie again. "Your desire to control and enjoy the pain.."