Truly, Madly (23 page)

''Of course I am. I've seen what happens to the relationships in this family!''

''But LucyD, you've never been a victim of the curse. Perhaps you wouldn't even be afflicted. Maybe that lightning strike zapped it out of you? Have you ever thought of that? Hmm? Hmm?''

I hadn't.

''I didn't think so,'' she went on. ''It's time you gave commitment a chance. Maybe there's hope for you yet.''

The possibility excited and frightened me at the same time. It was something to think about.