Page 67 of Mom Com

Me: Soooo

And to my surprise, she responds right away.

Liv: Good morning, gorgeous.

Me: Did not expect you to be awake.

Liv: Sleep? Me? Nah. Way too awesome for sleep.

Me: Well I’m glad you’re awake because I have a question.

Liv: Wow, this is a lot of build up. How bad is it?

Me: Haha. You tell me?

Me: Did you or did you not know that Wilder broke up with Kate when you made that bet with me?

Liv: Mmmmm. I like where this is going. Yes, I did know. But tell me... why are you asking?

I stare at my phone. Where does she get this level of confidence, and can I borrow some?

Me: And you wouldn’t consider that cheating on our bet?

Liv: Not even a little. Does that mean you’re admitting I won?

Me: Nothing is decided yet.

Liv: You know I’m grinning, right? That if you can’t admit I won after that booth Wilder practically killed himself setting up for you, then you’re in way deeper than I thought. Should I be picking out names for your soon to be children? Liv Jr. has a delightful ring to it, don’t you think?

I laugh out loud, earning a curious glance from Albert.

Me: Yes, he set up that booth, but probably just to ensure I didn’t murder him one fine morning and bake him into a pie. Besides, he was planning on breaking up with Kate before I arrived. That had nothing to do with me.

Liv: And what if he knew you were coming home when he made that decision?

I read her text twice. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t wondering that considering how close our families are, even though I would never have asked it outright.

Me: Did he actually tell you his breakup had anything to do with me?

Liv: Haha. Well played. No, he did not. But the circumstances are suspect.

Me: Shrugging

Liv: Grinning

Me: Are you working today?

Liv: Off for the holidays. Did you miss me?

Me: Like a lot.

Liv: Good. Put on your drinking boots, Maddi, because you’re with me tonight.

I hesitate, not entirely trusting myself to drink with her again.

Me: Count me in. But ONE drink only. And it’ll have to be on the 9:30ish side because I have some stuff I need to resolve with my kid.

Liv: Whatever you wish, madame.