C18 Denial
Adele merrily skips up the Martin’s front walkway, frivolously swaying a picnic basket at her side, then enthusiastically raps on their front door; delivering a rapid series of taps…sort of like Thumper excitedly twitching his foot when he gets happy. Cheryl opens the door, and is exuberantly greeted by Adele.
“Hi, Mrs. Martin;” she prominently displays the basket