“Vee never needed a reason to do something stupid. Sad thing was, most of the time I didn't either.”

“Did you hear something, Nora?” Vee asked. “I thought I heard something.” “You definitely heard something,” I agreed. “Could that be … a dog fart I heard?” Vee asked me.”

“Something doesn't look right," Vee said. "Is the tire supposed to look like that?"I banged my head against the nearest tree trunk."So we've got a flat," Vee said. "What now?”

“I called Vee."How are you doing?" I asked."Good. How are you?""Good."Silence."Okay," Vee said in a rush, "I am still totally freaked out. You?""Totally.”

“Put the damn measuring tape away," Vee ordered. "I already know my size. I don't need reminding.”

“Right now, Vee was the only person I could count on. She could be obnoxious, annoying, and lazy, but she never lied to me.”

“Would you girls like a free measuring—”“Put the damn measuring tape away,” Vee ordered. “I already know my size. I don’t need reminding.”