“He'll barely remember you fell.”
“Not barely. I don't want him to remember at all.”
Maddie made a face. “Yeesh. Short of erasing his memories, I don't think that's possible.”
Vickie rolled her eyes. “How do I look?” She was with her tray again, dressed similarly to how she had been four evenings ago.
Maddie kissed her fingertips and blew a kiss. “Mwah. You look yummy.”
But Vickie was doubtful. “You sure?”
“Of course, birdie. I wouldn't lie.”
She took a deep breath. “Okay. I think I'm ready.”
Maddie walked around her and gave nods of approval like a general pleased with his troops. She stopped in front of Vickie.
“Now, remember: CONFIDENCE.”
“Confidence,” Vickie repeated. “Will you come knock for me? You know, to avoid any more accidents?”
Maddie bounced toward the door and pull
