"I don't know, they're not as tall as they used to be...." Janis giggled before she tipped backwards on the bed. Even if his mother wasn't in the front of her mind and thoughts, she was still riding in the back of Janis's head, an ever present threat against their smiles. What if she wasn't found? What if they had to get all serious? What if she had to wear black? What if- "I bet you could take them!"

"Give them the ol' one-two and show them what's what?" She added, punching the air as if to finalize the point.