Sometimes I miss our conversations. This one, it's a tough one, but it has to be done.
“One Plus one” I begin “equals two”.
“In your opinion” she counters.
“No, no, always. One plus one equals two”
“How do you know?”
“Let me give you an example.”
I pull a couple of pennies from my pocket, I came prepared.
“But what if you add another penny?” She asks
“then you’re changing the question, or premise….”
“Or used walnuts instead..”
“It wouldn’t matter….”
“You never liked one!” she sobs….”You think your numbers are so perfect….”