Ronda rolled her eyes. “You really expect me to believe that?”
“Are you kidding? I’ll never make it out alive!” Todd started to flail his arms.
“You’ll be fine. Relax.”
“So you’re not going to help me?!”
“OK--fine.” Ronda sighed. “I’ll give you some advice that will definitely help you escape the jaws of death.”
“Oh, thank you! You’re a lifesaver!”
“Three simple words, too.”
Todd looked intently at his rescuer. “What are they?”
“Clean. Your. Room.” Ronda left the room, leaving her son in the abyss below.