“Excuse me, miss, can I help you find something.” Nicole, the associate asked, scaring Jessica half to death and causing her to jump. “I didn’t mean to frighten you, I’m sorry.”

“No, it’s all right,” Jessica replied. “I’m looking for the new Pampers Princess brand.”

“Oh, they’re on the end cap of the aisle. Because they’re so new we don’t have them with the rest of the diapers on the shelf. Sorry about that.” Nicole led Jessica to where the Pampers Princess diapers were located.

“Oh thank you,” Jessica said as politely as she could muster. She didn’t want the sound of her voice to betray how much she wanted Nicole to just go away and leave her alone so she could pick out her diapers and get the hell out of the store.

“They’re sized just like panties, so whatever size panties the girl you’re shopping for wears, that’s the size diaper she would best fit in.” Nicole chimed in upon seeing Jessica’s bewilderment before the stack of diaper packages.

“Thanks,” Jessica said, a little more irritably.

“Well, let me know if there’s anything else I can help you find.” Nicole walked back to the middle of the aisle to assist other customers. Meanwhile, Jessica located her size.