**KA-THUNK**
Pause. Silence.
Me: What was that?
Little e's voice, very small: Sorry Mom.
Me: What was that sound?
Little e: My toe.
Me: Your toe made that big 'Ka-thunk' noise?
Little e: And.... the rest of my body.
Me: Are you hurt?
Little e: No Mom. I just fell.
Me: On the stairs?!
Little e: Sorry Mom. (pause) Will you tuck me in?