"Do you really think it's okay if I come too"
"Of course," Leland said, "I would like that as a matter of fact very much"
"Okay," she smiled, "Thanks"
Several weeks later they were headed to the Olympics.
"Dad," Max said, "Can I go get some popcorn at the food stand?"
The food stand was only a little bit away. It was within Leland and Karen's sight and Max was old enough to go less then a foot away to get some food.
"Sure buddy," Leland said.
He would come to regret that choice.
