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"I hear you've been taking in soolden showers"

I laughed out loud at that "Yeah, not quite the greeting I had in mind when I went to court I survived, but my pride was severely wounded"

"I'll bet I guess it's true what they say -- better to be pissed off than pissed on"

I snorted at that and we laughed for a hter passed "I'oes to court to hear closing arguood day for us to visit What do you think?"

"That sounds wonderful I'm here all by my lonesome while Elaine is out at the shops, but she'll be back in time for lunch Why don't you two pop on over and have lunch with us? I think Elaine was talking about her fa"

"Sounds fantastic We'll be there by noon We're just finishing up watching Finding Nemo"

"That again? She watched that the last time ere there"

"I know," I said with a laugh "It's her favorite She calls hi until bedtime, it's Momo"

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"Back in my day, we had to a co outside Kids these days -- who can iine what they'll be like as adults? Bored to tears, most likely"

"You sound ancient, old man"

"Watch your tone, young"See you soon"

"See you"

I hung up and s with hie the them

On the television, the final credits for Finding Neot out Sophie's jacket and boots, as well as her toque and tiny heart sunglasses We got all bundled up, and soon, ere going down the stairs John met me outside and opened the door to the vehicle Since Ethan and Elaine moved to Brooklyn into a more residential area, it was more of an adventure ent to visit We drove across the bridge to Brooklyn and finally arrived at the townhouse just before noon I got the stroller out and the diaper bag, and finally, Sophie herself and together we trundled into the s at the door, s, her arms open to take Sophie from me