Lily had her hands on her hips doing her best impression of a tiny drill sergeant. And Jake had to bite back a smile because she looked exactly like her mother used to when she was being stubborn about something.
I know I promised Pumpkin, but this really isn’t a good idea. Jake adjusted his tie for the fifth time, the only tie he owned because he literally never wore ties and it felt like it was strangling him.
Emma’s voice came through the phone speaker. Jake, you haven’t been on a date in 4 years. Lily wants you to be happy. And I already told this woman you were coming, so you’re going.
Lily bounced up and down. And I helped Aunt Emma pick her. She’s really pretty and she likes fashion just like me. Jake’s head snapped toward the phone. Wait, you let a six-year-old help pick my date?
Emma had the decency to look slightly guilty. She saw the profile and said you’d like her, and honestly, Lily’s got better instincts than you do. Jake sighed because arguing with both of them was like arguing with a brick wall.
