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Bathtime

~~~July 26, 2004, 7:26 PM~~~

A baby laughs as she splashes the water in the kitchen sink. Her father supports her head in one big hand as he leans her backward to rinse the shampoo from her wispy curls. A telephone rings in the next room, and the man looks around for his partner before remembering that he has gone to the store for talcum powder. He considers ignoring the phone, but the caller is persistent. Sighing, the man lifts the child from her bathwater. He has removed his shirt, knowing from previous baths that he cannot hope to remain dry, and soapy water trickles down his bare chest as they answer the phone. He is frowning at the interruption, but smiles as he hears the voice on the line. "Hey, Benny, I just remembered I forgot to check if we need more goat's milk. Can you take a look in the fridge?" The man does, and confirms that the carton is almost empty. Then, man and baby return to their bath.