It pays to keep the best friend on side.
Monroe
OMG I’ve been waiting for her first crush! Is this just new or has she liked him for a while?
Me
According to Chloe, this is all new in the last few weeks. He’s coming to her party. You can all expect to have a mission assigned to watch every move they make.
Tatum
Surely, King will be on patrol.
Me
I haven’t told him yet. The last thing Meredith needs is an overprotective father strapping in for the ride.
Tatum
Oh God, Lil. I feel like maybe you might wanna prepare him for the party.
Me
TBH I’m feeling nervous about the whole thing. I’ve gone to tell him so many times this last week but then I stop myself. Meredith has always been such a beautiful little nerd and not into boys, and now it’s like I don’t even recognise my own daughter some days with the attitude she’s throwing our way, the clothes and makeup, and now the boys. At least with Zara, I’d been dealing with all this for years while her interest grew. With Meredith, it’s been nothing and now bam, everything at once!
Monroe
Do you need us tonight?
Me
Yes, but no. I won’t have time to stop tonight. But you should absolutely come early tomorrow.
Monroe
Okay, I’m on it. I’ll be early.
Evie
Me too.
Hailee
I’ll do my best, Lil, but these kids…
Me
I get it, Hails. *pulls hair out*
Tatum
Nitro and I will come early.
Me
I love you all.
King’s POV
