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It’s been three days, Raff.

Rafferty

Been thinking about you for three days, Daze. Also because my son is very upset with us for not taking him to your shop after school.

Daisy

Did you tell him that it’s because HE chose to go with his best friend instead of seeing the flowers?

Rafferty

I tried. He was not pleased by my reminding him of his life choices. His words. I swear, sometimes it’s like I’m raising a teenager and I’m not ready for that. I don’t know where he picks up half the things he says.

Daisy

I’ve been told that kids are sponges and they’ll pay attention to every little thing, especially when you don’t want them to.

Rafferty

Nobody warned me about this. But he did ask his teacher about how flowers and science are connected, and his teacher got really excited. So in honor of you, they’re probably going to learn about photosynthesis earlier than expected.

Daisy

OMG that makes me so happy! Not that I cared much for science, but plants!

Speaking of science, do you remember those experiments I used to help you with?

Rafferty

I think you mean the experiments you DESTROYED.

Daisy

I beg your pardon. I wasn’t the one who ‘accidentally’ swiped everything off the counter like a damn cat.

Rafferty

You have no proof.

Daisy

I am the proof. Besides, that science project was terrible. I’m glad we had to start over, because at least you didn’t get a failing grade.

Rafferty

I dunno, the volcano was pretty cool.

Daisy

Everybody was doing the volcano. You made a catapult that flew paper planes.

Rafferty

I can’t believe we actually made a 100 planes for that science fair

Daisy

We had ink all over our fingers for days. But it was so fun.

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