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Morning. Have I mentioned lately how much I’d like to start the day seeing your beautiful face instead of Adrian’s?

DANAE

Only every day for the past week.

ME

Well. The point still stands.

DANAE

Three more days until we get to see you. Although you still won’t see my face immediately upon waking.

ME

Counting down the hours. Thanks to a handy countdown widget doing the math for me.

How was book club?

DANAE

It was wonderful. I mean, the book itself was mediocre. I probably would have DNF’d if it wasn’t the book club pick. But being with my friends waswonderful.

ME

DNF?

DANAE

Did Not Finish.

ME

You mean sometimes you don’t finish a book you start? This surprises me about you.

DANAE

I don’t do it very often. Usually only in dire circumstances. With my plate being more full with Jason and having less personal time to read, I’m finding it more tempting to quit when a book isn’t exciting me. But I persevered for this one. And I had a great time with friends while Jason had a good time with the neighbor who came to stay with him. Angie was so sweet and good with him. Very grandma-ish.

ME

I’m glad you have another babysitting option for when Sam’s not around. You know she’ll be upset if you replace her as your number one option though.

DANAE

She’ll always be number one. What’s the question today? Fluffy or deep?

ME

If your parents knocked on your door tomorrow and said they wanted to be a part of your life again, would you let them in?

DANAE

I’m not sure I’m emotionally prepared for that level of a question today. Or ever.

ME

I can come up with something different. But it’s something I’ve been wondering about. I talked to my parents last night which is probably why it’s fresh on my mind.

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