“So, just so you know, I owe you one huge apology.” Eric didn’t know how to eat the elephant, so he started one bite at a time.
Helen stopped swimming, turned to face the intruder but stayed in the deep end, treading water.
“I figure you know that Larry didn’t push that rock over.”
Helen let out something between a sigh and sarcastic huff. “I can’t believe people bought that. I doubt Larry could push over an empty soda can.”
“You would be amazed at what people will believe when they want to believe.” Eric fondled the toothpick holder but did not open it. Not yet.
“Don’t even think about it. You open that thing and Vanessa eats your nose.” Vanessa let out a low growl on cue.
Eric put his hands up. “Deal.”
They stared at each other for a long time but neither felt all that uncomfortab
