I stood frightened, afraid to answer her.

"Nothing," answered Josh.

I turned my attention to him right away, terrified. Hoping he could get me out of this mess. After all, it was he who started it. I didn't call him in the laundry room. He came on his own, desperate in knowing who I was.

"Nothing at all, he again told Phyllis. I just came in here to see if she was fine and she is," he said while he looked at me and smiled.

I lower my head shyly.

"And what was wrong with her?" Phyllis inquired him, upset.

"I'm needed within the living room," Josh said. Exiting the...