We held hands on the trek to the mattress store, but he dropped mine in his excitement as we entered the store. “Look! Big year-end clearance.” He pointed to a sign. “Find me a bargain suitable for my ancient back,” I ordered as he launched himself onto the nearest bed, spreading out like a snow angel. “Will do. And not this one. Too firm.” “No such thing.” I offered him a hand up and settled in to enjoy watching Gideon have the thrill of the hunt. Naturally, Gideon got the life story of the clerk who arrived to help us, passing out holiday dinner tips in between testing other mattresses and
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