“That makes me want to quote that one Prince song,” Collins said. “ ‘Dearly beloved—’ ” she started, but I cut her off. “Do not get that song stuck in my head. I’m begging you.” Collins’s eyes immediately went feline. “I love a man who begs,” she said. I shook my head. “I walked right into that one,” I sighed. If given the opportunity, I wouldn’t have a problem begging Collins for anything.

