Madison is waiting in our room when I'm finished with a few security details. I was extremely proud of how she handled herself in the earlier meeting. It doesn't mean I'm not worried about what she's been through. Her turnaround has been too quick. It's possible she'll take a step backward and hide in the dark again. If I dare mention that she's delicate, I'll be sleeping with Two Dogs for the foreseeable future.

She's sitting on the bed staring at her toes and when she sees me, ...