“Malachi just happened.” Mocking his apology with whiny voice and air quotes, I filled her in. “He thought trapping me in the ladies room while he groveled, going on about ‘he made a mistake’ and ‘he always intended on coming back’ was a good way to win my affections.” Sam’s mouth fell open. “He didn’t.” “Yup.” “Did you give him the tongue-lashing he deserved?” Her face changed as though a thought had occurred to her. In utter seriousness, she lowered her voice and added, “Or is there a body I need to take care of?”
