"Oh my gosh, I'm late for WORK." Amanda rubbed her hands together. It was cold outside, she thought she'd FREEZE.
"I need the word of the day, Mrs. King."
"I know Mrs. Marston. My car broke down near the Washington MONUMENT. I had to get a tow truck. Then I had to ride the METRO in and walk the rest of the way.”
She knew the word. It was on the tip of her tongue. Then she saw Lee standing at the top of the staircase smiling down at her.
"CLIMAX."
"Correct."
Not yet, but she hoped she would soon.
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