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"Can I sit with you, Giant?"
Hearing her call me giant is touching my heart. I answer without hesitation. "I'd love for you to keep me company. You can make sure I don't fall asleep."
Charlotte giggles again, and I promise to make this little girl laugh more tonight because it’s the best sound I’ve heard in a while. When I stand up straight, I make eye contact with both women. Their mouths hang agape by the straightforwardness of Charlotte and my reaction. I turn my attention to Alisha.
"If it's okay with you, Alisha, I'd like to watch the show with this little lady. We'll sit in the front where you can see us."
"Oh...hmm... sure," she answers.
"Okay, let's go, missy," I say to Charlotte while pointing to the room. She jumps up, and when I sense her small, soft hand grabbing mine—it releases a sensation I can't describe.
"Bye, Alisha. Bye, Amanda." She beams.
As we walk away to a table in front, Charlotte asks, "Was the woman next to Alisha your girlfriend?"
"No, that was Amanda, my little sister." We reach a table near the podium and take a seat while Charlotte continues.
"I want to be a big sister one day," she says, wiggling on her stool to find her place.
"I think that's a decision for your mom and dad. Are you thirsty?” I ask, trying to change the subject.
"Yes." Charlotte inspects the drinks on the other tables. "Can I have a colorful drink?"
I wave, and a server arrives.
"What can I get you, sir?"
"Can I have a colorful drink for the young lady?"
"No alcohol, please. I'm only six," Charlotte says with a serious voice.
The server looks startled, but he recovers and smiles. "Sure, miss. No problem. And for you, sir?"
When Charlotte gazes at me with questioning eyes, I have my answer. "Make it the same."
Right away, Charlotte's entire face beams. Maybe I was wrong—this could be a fun night.
