“It’s absolutely beautiful out today,” she said to her husband as he kissed her cheek. “A perfect day for a hot-air balloon ride,” she said, like a kid wanting a lollipop in a candy store. “I wish I could, but you know I’m out of here today.” “Oh, yeah, that,” she said, having completely forgotten. “I remember, you did say that you had a convention in Miami, and next month, the Doctrine of Medical Excellence Ceremony, which I’m shopping for a dress to wear to as we speak.” “I know my schedule is tight.” “You think?” she asked sarcastically. “Do you think you could pencil me in for a quiet dinner alone, just the two of us?” “Someone has to pay the bills around here, Diana.” “This is true, and you do a wonderful job, honey,” she said jokingly, wrapping her arms around him. “Do you remember the first time I ever hugged you?”
