“No, it was a fad for a while. She didn’t like it, but she kept the mat to use if I ever had guests for sleepovers.”
“I bet it got a lot of use.”
“No, not really.” He sighed. I looked at him and suddenly he seemed very sad. I realized that I was dealing with a very lonely little boy. I leaned over and kissed him on the cheek.
“When you get up, I’ll need your help with a special project.”
“Okay.”
“Now, one hour. Not a peep out of you until then.” I said as I flicked off the light and walked out of the living room.
“Fine…Peep, peep, peep.”
