For some reason her attempt to kill me makes me proud. Not that I will tell her that. She has yet to beg and I really need that cold water. "I'll teach you to swim. It's much like leaping from the tower. If you trust me you will learn."

She hesitates for only a few seconds. "Then let's go swimming."

"Hold on." I'm excited to teach her something new and I add a burst of speed.

When we fly over the water, she does the exact opposite of holding on. She moves around ...