Mikes prompts us to consider and appreciate children's play in small, often unconventional spaces--the nook between couch and recliner, under the end table, the closet shelf. Ross shares a wild thought, yet Mike stays on topic. The conversation reminds us how play in small spaces offers children the chance to create and inhabit worlds of their own making, feel safe and protected, determine who else fits in, and gain proprioceptive feedback.