Emily explained that it was a stretchy purple-and-pink slime filled with glitter and tiny stars. According to a video she’d watched, it could stretch almost four feet across a kitchen.
I didn’t understand the appeal, but I understood that my granddaughter wanted it desperately.
Unfortunately, the toy was sold out almost everywhere. Joanne couldn’t find it, my church friends had no luck, and my attempts at online shopping ended in frustration.
Then Emily’s oldest brother sent me a message. Apparently, a small shop at the airport had a few tubs left.
So, on the morning of my flight, I arrived early and headed straight for the store.
There it was, sitting on a shelf between stuffed airplanes and coloring books.
Galaxy Unicorn Mega Slime.
I picked up one enormous glittery tub and carried it to the register as though I’d discovered a priceless treasure.
Unfortunately, the checkout line wasn’t moving.
And the reason was standing directly in front of me.
