" I stare past her at the inspirational kitten posters. There's one of a soaking-wet kitten climbing out of a toilet with the caption " it could be worse!" " Just tell me whatever it is you're thinking," Mrs. Paulsen says. " Whatever is going through your mind right now." " I hope they didn't actually drop a cat in the toilet to get that picture," I choke out. " ...Pardon?" " Nothing. Sorry. "