Her heard turned so her lips were at his ear. “I think that’s about as real as it gets,” she whispered.

“Say it.”“Say what?”“Order me to tell you I love you.”The instant the words came…”

“Because he tells me. All the fucking time. I’m precious to him and I know it be…”

“Don’t forget the chocolate fudge frosting!”“Gotcha,” Dad shouted back.“Good to …”

“you’ll alwaysknow that I’m gray.”