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?

no

Frustrating!

room, lying in bed with the lights

that

[Ms. Madge, congratulations!]

studios have reached

phone with the publisher 30 minutes ago; our first print run has sold out, and the factory is working overtime on a new batch. Also, your second royalty payment

thought a message

wrap her arms around her husband in

taken aback, love hitting him

could even calm down, her phone

it, Madge saw an amount

just a short while since

Another few hundred thousand?

Stoner, there would likely be

rich," but "we're

that moment, Norris felt

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

you

going to get all sentimental on me now, are you? Saying you're useless, sorry for not providing a

head vigorously. "Would I ever? Am I that kind of

"Then why apologize?"

you from now on, and I couldn't be happier! Haha! If Sanford knew, he'd be green with envy, you believe me?" Sanford, Norris's coworker, a rival in