Me:Kill me now.
Adrian:I’ll need an address and a half an hour to gather my supplies.
Me:Wow. You were just waiting for this day, weren’t you?
Adrian:I’m your brother. It should go without saying I’ll do anything for you.
Nate:No one’s killing anyone. What are you being over dramatic about now?
Roman:Aren’t you with Katty?
Me:I am. We just sent Mazz off for a study session withGarrett.Not sure what kind of name that is. Sounds like carrot. Who names their kid Carrot?
Mazzy Belle Emerson was nothing if not studious. Law school on top of working and being a mom was kicking her ass, but she didn’t complain. I wanted to be there for her in every way I could, but watching her run out the door to slide into Garrett’s car was testing me.
I hadn’t gleanedwhyit was necessary for Garrett to pick her up and drop her off, just that it was a thing they did.
And I wassosupportive. No one had ever been more supportive than I was.
Adrian:Who's Carrot?
Nate:*Garrett
Me:Some kid she goes to school with.
Roman:By kid, you mean someone Mazzy’s age?
Me:Remember when you were on punishment? I’d like to reinstate that.
Adrian:Should we take another moment to acknowledge how very young Mazzy is?
Me:Absolutely not.
I wasn’t sure why I’d thought texting my brothers would be any help. I’d been hoping they’d let me talk through this creepy-crawly feeling I’d had all over my skin since I first watched Garrett get out of his car and open the passenger door for Mazzy.
Instead, I got this. Like I wasn’t already very aware of Mazzy’s age and how young she’d been when we’d met.
Nate:There are other people in this study group too, right? Otherwise, it sounds like you’re babysitting while Mazz goes on a date…
Roman:He can’t babysit his own kid. And if it were a date, would that be a problem?
Me:Spending time with Kat is a pleasure, and I love that Mazz trusts me to be on my own with her. She’s currently drawing my portrait, and I already know it’s going to be a masterpiece.
Adrian:Why exactly are you yearning for death then?
Me:There are two other people at the study group. It’s legit. Mazz works hard. But this Carrot guy…I don’t trust him.
Adrian:Because you’re into Mazzy.
Nate:Ade, come on. Let Benny work those thoughts out for himself.
Adrian:I’m stating the obvious. He has to realize it.
Me:I’m still here.
Roman:I’m sure they’re just studying. But, as you know, communication goes a long way.
Me:I do know. That’s why I’m texting you guys. Thanks for being absolutely zero help.
