Page 37 of Hearing Little Hadley

“Red and blue.”

“Oh, two popsicles?” Finn asked.

“Yas-huh, one for each hand.”

“Oh, one for each hand. That’s a good idea. We don’t want any hands to feel left out,” he teased her with a chuckle. He kissed her forehead and pulled out a red and blue treat for her.

“Do you want a red or a blue drink to go with your snack?”

“Hmmm,” she said, tapping her chin. “Blue.”

“Blue it is,” he said. He pulled the drink from the fridge, sat her on the counter, and poured it into a bottle for her. “Do you want to be super naughty and have your snacks in the bed?”

She giggled and nodded.

“Maybe we can watch your favorite grumpy little green man,” he said, referring to one of her favorite Christmas movies.

Her eyes lit up with excitement. “We can watch it together?”

“Of course, Peeps. You’re not getting rid of me today.”

“I love spending time with you, Daddy.”

“I love spending time with you too, little girl. I just hate you feel so bad. That’s not a very fun way to spend your vacation.”

“No, but it’s okay. You took such good care of me and I’m already feeling better.”

“That makes me feel happy, knowing you’re starting to feel better. After you finish your snacks, we’ll take your temperature.”

Hadley sighed, deep and long. “So many things have been in my bum today.”

Finn laughed. “That’s part of being a Little one, Peeps. I’m always going to do everything I can to keep you healthy. That means enemas, suppositories, and temp checks.”

“I really think we should negotiate this first.”

“Oh?”

“Yeah, like how about those things stay at Rawhide Ranch.”

“You think we should only do those things while we’re here on the Ranch?”

“Yes, I heard those things are illegal in Georgia and we shouldn’t do them once we cross the state line.”

“Yes, you definitely feel better, sassy girl,” Finn teased. He picked her up off the counter and carried her back to their bed.

“Maybe we should check it out just in case, Daddy. We wouldn’t want to be criminals.”

“I’ll make sure to check that me taking your temperature in your ass isn’t illegal,” he said dryly.

She shot him a cheeky grin before taking a lick of her popsicle. “I’m just looking out for our well-being, Daddy.”

Chapter Fourteen

“I want you to have the best day today, Peeps.”

Hadley nodded as she hopped along beside Finn. Two days had passed and she was on the mend. The antibiotics and rest had done wonders for her. Not to mention the thorough care Finn gave her. She was all better now and more than ready to return to normal.

He stopped outside The Caterpillars Room and Nanny J greeted them with a huge smile. “Well, there’s my Little friend! Are you feeling all better?”

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