Mathew.

I blindfolded Viola real careful, tying the cloth just right so she couldn't peek, and took her hand, leading her slow as we walked toward the home movie theater. "Come with me now, baby—just trust me and follow my lead."

She asked me all curious in this sleepy, deep voice—yeah, she was just about to crash and sleep, but I insisted we do this surprise anyway. "Do you still insist on watching a movie right now? I'm so tired, Mathew—can we just skip it?"

I blurted out cheerfully ...