When I entered the house I found it cleaner than it had been for a while. I'd been too busy to do much more than a lick and a promise, but Ann had it shiny. She looked a little tired so I made a pitcher of lemonade and persuaded her to take a break. We sat out back on the patio and Ann visibly relaxed. I explained the progress I had made about Chuckie and she relaxed even more. I told her, “You did a great job, Ann, but y...