The situation became awkward for a moment.

Veronica hadn't caught on yet. "I didn't remember adding you? We hadn't!"

I asked back, "Huh? Are you sure we hadn't?"

"I..."

Veronica coughed lightly and looked at Derek, her mouth twitching. "Did I... add her?"

Derek nodded firmly, "You did."

Veronica: "I did?"

"Yes, you did."

"Right, I did."

Veronica finally understood. She smiled at me. "I'm so sorry. Like I said earlier, my memory is ...