“I knew they might not be the best, but I didn’t think they were deadly. How could you not tell me? I thought we were always honest with each other.” “They weren’t deadly.” “Weren’t they?” “I’m alive, aren’t I?” “Well, the cute little mouse we found in my kitchen today definitely isn’t!” He looked like he was struggling not to laugh, but he managed to keep a straight face as he continued. “Your cooking did not kill a mouse. It must have died of natural causes.” “It was surrounded by muffin crumbs.” “Well, has someone conducted an autopsy?” “This isn’t funny, Gray.” “I’d never joke about
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