_Another too-silent night at home._ HIM: I have an idea. ME: Yes? HIM: How about I give you permission to do anything you want—to, with, or regardless of me, and you give me permission to do the same, just for one hour, and we’ll see what interesting things happen. ME: Uh . . . . Okay. HIM: Okay. Starting—now. _They sit quietly for an hour._ ME: You want a smoke? HIM: Sure thanks. _They smoke._