I'd never wallop someone in the ICU. I'd sit in silence in your room with my feet on your bed and stare at you with disappointment. I've been told it's much worse than a walloping. [The twitch at the corner of her mouth contrasted with her dry delivery made it hard to tell whether she was being serious. She didn't plan to give it away. But his comment about being more afraid of her than a loan shark elicited a low laugh.]

Gotta find the fun where you can. I like Magnum PI too. It's a great example of how to play up the way people tend to underestimate others. [She shot him a look as she arched her eyebrow pointedly.

One shoulder lifted in a shrug as she mulled over how much to say about ballet. Best to keep it abbreviated.] The organization that raised me trained us in ballet before anything else. It teaches discipline and grace. But I always liked it. I wanted to take it back for myself.