He should have known she would not give in so easily, especially since he had chosen to indulge her in this bickering. But Mac had managed to catch him off guard. As he fell backward, he instinctively released Mac to catch himself before his back collided with the edge of the counter behind him. Steadying himself, Charlie regarded her with a perplexed look. "Just how have I lied to you?" He certainly did not remember telling her any untruths or making any false promises.