A smile at me expense, I  realized

"What are you smiling at, for heaven's sake?"

"I can't help it. You look like a beautiful flamingo," he replied, fighting to hold back a laugh

"You promised you'd close your eyes," I  reminded him through gritted teeth. "Or blindfold yourself or something."

"Oh, right." He closed his eyes. "Is that better?

"Somewhat," I sighed. He would go now right? But instead of leaving , to my shock and amazement, Brian started walking toward me, with eyes squeezed closed.

"What in the world do you think you're doing?" I demanded.

"I'm going to help you get into the chair, so that you don't...