Me
I’ll be over soon with lavender bath salts and a pair of fluffy socks.
Billie
Where are you for the bye week?
One thing about Billie? She’s arguably a bigger sports fan than her dad. At least, she was when she left for college, and it seems that nothing has changed since she knows our playing schedule. She even came to a couple of games with Scott back in the day and before Jack started playing for the Blades. She also loves soccer just as much as I do, even if her theory over who’s the best player in the world is way off track.
I smile at memories of sports-related debates and how she always had a smart answer for everything.
Me
Italy for a wedding. I’m on a flight now.
Billie
What I wouldn’t give for an Italian Pinot Grigio.
Me
Well, as of Valentine’s Day, you’ll be LEGAL to drink it. After the baby’s born. Obviously.
Billie
Oh, please. You and I both know I drank before I was pregnant. Or have you forgotten your days in college, when they still had wooden money?
Me
I’m old. Not dead. And, yes, I remember college. Thank you very fucking much.
Billie
Wine can be my birthday gift since you insist on buying me something.
Me
I’m not buying you wine, Billie.
Billie
Dry Italian Pinot Grigio. Nice and light with citrus notes.
Me
No.
Billie
Yes.
Me
Drop it, or I’ll spill to Scott about underage drinking.
Billie
Emmett, I’m unexpectedly pregnant and about to drop out of college. Do your worst.
