Red.

"Red sounds good," you say.

"Good choice," Mrs. Anderson says. "A strong, confident color. Sexy as hell too."

She sets to work trimming, filing, and polishing your fingernails and toenails plus the rest of the manicure and pedicure. You had no idea how much work was involved in things like this.

When Mrs. Anderson finishes, she says, "There you are, Parker. Now, if you come over to the vanity, I can show you how to do your makeup. Do you want me to just cover up flaws or do you want the full treatment?"