A moment later, my phone vibrates.
It’s a GIF from Liesel of a guy with hugely wide eyes.
Liesel
AWKWARD!
I chuckle and respond with a GIF of a man sweating profusely.
Cooper
You think?
I hear her breathe a laugh.
Liesel
So, I don’t know if you know this, but my dad thinks that every single man is trying to date me.
Cooper
He’s not wrong.
Liesel
Oh, stop. I know you’re not trying to date me, but he doesn’t.
Cooper
He’s a smart man.
Liesel
Ha ha. Anyway, I’m sorry if he’s coming on strong. He gets a little overprotective.
Cooper
I hadn’t noticed.
Liesel
I didn’t know he was going to be here today.
Cooper
I think he wanted to surprise you. It’s sweet.
Liesel
Yeah, so is antifreeze, and that crap can kill you.
Cooper
Are you okay?
Liesel
I don’t know. I’m presenting something I’ve worked hard on to my colleagues, and my daddy’s here like it’s my kindergarten Christmas performance.
