"Isn't it beautiful?" Joanne asked her.
Mimi gazed at the painting. It truly was beautiful. She didn't know much about art – she didn't know anything about art – but with this one, she just knew. She loved the way the colors blended together and the way it shined even though there wasn't much light hitting it. "It's… I don't even know what to say, really." She laughed.
Joanne nodded. "You want it?"
Mimi was taken aback. "What? Seriously? It must cost a million dollars."
"Shh," Joanne said. "I just got a huge check and all the bills have already been paid. I've got the money for it."
Mimi looked up into her eyes and smiled.