She was the new member of the show, hired under Elsa’s watchful eye. She was welcomed warmly—just like every other oddity. And Jimmy welcomed her especially warmly.

She was beautiful. She had no visible defect; she was a ray of normalcy in his heavy, crushing life. She was delicate like a spring breeze, supple like grass, so calm, so soft... And she smelled like sunshine.

He adored her sweet company. Her radiant laughter, sweet words, melodic voice. He loved watching her perform, loved her quiet singing as she hung the laundry, loved the lightness of her spirit. He loved her, loved her, loved her...

She was lying on the green grass, bathed in summer sunlight. She was propped up on her elbows, holding a book in her hands. Flowers were woven into her hair, and her long skirt had ridden up slightly, revealing her bare feet and pale legs. Little radio stood right beside her, playing soft melody that she was, oh so sweetly, humming to. She looked like a dream...

"Can I join?"

He asked softly, so as not to scare her, his voice warm and sticky like honey.