I desperately tried to recall her own soothing words from times past when I'd skinned knees or stubbed toes, times when she knew just the right thing to say.
I brought my head closer as the smoke started to clear, and just as an image began to emerge, I stubbed my toe against the desk and dropped the crystal ball onto the floor.
20 minutes after the last cigarette is stubbed out, your pulse and blood pressure start to drop back to normal, circulation will start to improve, and your hands and feet will warm to their usual temperature.
I, again, stubbed my toe and I went flat on the floor, my groceries went flying, my glasses went into my cheek, and… I think that last fall was the most dramatic for me.