Me: I owe you.
Baylee: I know. lol
Smiling, I shake my head. I’m about to track down Frank for an update about the tire when I realize I could use the fam’s help.
Me: What should I do if I wanna take a girl on a date? Besides dinner? That seems kinda boring.
Baylee: And who exactly would this girl be? *eyeballs emoji* I need all the info to make an informed decision.
Me: Always so nosy.
Baylee: Damn straight. I have fifty bucks on this being Rory.
I roll my eyes, hating how intuitive she can be.
Me: Fine, yes. It’s Rory.
Baylee: I FUCKING KNEW IT! WOOHOO.
Rhett: No shit. Really?
Maverick: Are you questioning my wife, bro? Bay always knows.
Paige: Take Rory on a picnic. Or a walk on the beach.
Baylee: Go stargazing.
Honey finally gets in on the action.
Honey: Take her to a bookstore. She’ll love you forever if you get her some books.
Those are all great ideas. I make a mental note to look up where we can do some of that stuff on our off days. I bet Rory would like to go look at albums too since she likes vinyl.
Beau: When you come home for a visit, take her for a ride. On the horses, in case I need to clarify.
Me: Perv. I fucking knew what you meant.
Baylee: Aww, look, he’s all protective of her.
She’s not wrong. I do feel protective of Rory.
Rhett: How’s the kid doing? Do y’all need anything?
Me: Layla’s a champ, and Rory is the baby whisperer. I’m so grateful for her help.
Rhett: We’re getting the rest of the custody paperwork ready for you. By the time you reach Austin for that concert, I should have an update.
Me: Thanks, bro. You’re the best.
Maverick: I thought I was the best.
Beau: Nah, I’m the best. I can carry any of y’all out of a burning building on my back.
Honey: You’re so strong, babe. Maybe we can play fireman later? *winky face*
After everyone responds with puke faces, I decide to wrap this up.
Me: Okay, weirdos, I love y’all. Gotta go.
