Molly
FUCKING SWOON.
Hallie
And where is he now?
Me
Still upstairs. She was falling asleep, and I think maybe he wanted to stay there until she was all the way asleep.
Julie
I am the heart eyes emoji right now.
Molly
What happens when he comes back downstairs?
My cheeks heat at Molly’s question, because what the fuck is going to happen? Suddenly restless, I push up from the couch, stalking to the kitchen and yanking open my emergency candy drawer. My hand lands on a bag of peanut M&M’s, but I hesitate. Remembering the little revelation a few weeks ago about my habit of eating peanut M&M’s when I’m stressed, I very deliberately choose a bag of plain before I flop back down on the couch. So not stressed. Not at all anxious. The fucking picture of serenity.
Me
I honestly have no idea.
Julie
That’s okay. One day at a time, Em. You have a lot on your plate right now.
Hallie
Well, whatever happens, you better be ready to tell us all about it. Just because you’re taking the week off before Maddy goes to school next week doesn’t mean you don’t owe us a sexy breakfast story.
Molly
Speaking of Maddy going back to school, I had an idea I wanted to run by you. It’s two weeks until wedding day and we now have a little girl who needs a dress.
Me
A dress for what?
Hallie
Uh, for my wedding. You know, the big important event we’ve been planning for the last few months.
Me
She’s invited? I figured I would find a babysitter, or, like, ask my grandparents to come in for the weekend.
Hallie
Don’t you dare. She’s yours now, Em. Of course she’s invited.
Molly
Ergo, the dress. I found a kids clothing boutique in Shadyside and went to scope it out when I grabbed lunch earlier. Their dresses are amazing, and I think we should do a little fashion show and let her pick out whatever she wants. Dress, shoes, hair accessories, the whole thing.
Molly
