Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

"Really, it's fine, I..." Owen hesitated, "I have someone I like."

"What?!" Norris's eyes lit up instantly. "For real? Did you confess? Why aren't you two together yet?"

The dreaded triple question barrage.

Owen: "..." He should have known better than to answer.

The group parted ways at the doorstep.

Owen turned left, unlocking his door to head inside, while the family of three moved right. Madge smiled her thanks to him-

"Owen, you've really outdone yourself today."

"Mrs. Cole, you're too kind. Getting your autographed book today was a win for me."

That one line had Madge grinning from ear to ear.

Roseanne went to take a shower.

As usual, she tied her hair up and donned a shower cap to keep it dry. But reaching behind her, she felt only the hair clip, belatedly realizing her hair was already done up. Staring at her reflection, she shook her head vigorously, but the clip didn't budge. Wow-

That skill was impressive.

But why couldn't she master it herself?

made no sense...

Frustrating!

room, lying in bed with the lights

then that Stoner's message came

[Ms. Madge, congratulations!]

sales record today, and several film studios have reached out to

sold out, and the factory is working overtime

to call, but considering you might be resting at this hour, thought a message would be better. I could have

Madge couldn't help but wrap her arms

taken aback, love

even calm down, her phone pinged with

Madge saw an

short while since

Another few hundred thousand?

just from the physical book sales. According to Stoner, there would likely be more from the adaptation rights... "Honey,

"I'm rich,"

Norris felt a lump

"I'm sorry, Madge, I..."

you

sentimental on me now, are you? Saying you're useless, sorry for not providing

I ever? Am I that kind of

"Then why apologize?"

couldn't be happier! Haha! If Sanford knew, he'd be green with envy, you believe