“Why are you so evil?” “It’s fun,” I say before squeezing her tighter. “Promise me or I’ll just keep hugging you until I’ve crushed you.” “You wouldn’t,” she says. “Because you need to get ready for your D-A-T-E. Hold on… you’re not forty yet. How come you can date?” “Because I’m special. And you are not.” “Alex!” I give her a loud kiss right on the forehead before grabbing my blanket and wrapping her up like a burrito. “This is where you shall stay while I’m gone.” “No!”
