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“Hmm, I’ve never heard that rule before.”
“That’s okay, Daddy.” Reaching over, she patted his hand. “If you have any questions about taking care of a Little, you can just ask me. I’m an expert.”
“Well, it’s good that you’re an expert. So what is it that you’re going to feed Petal?”
“I was thinking chocolate cake and cream.”
“Well, unfortunately, all I’ve got is carrot sticks, sliced apples, and peanut butter.”
“Hmm. I guess I could substitute with cookies and milk.”
“How about a compromise?” he suggested. “You have the carrot and apple first, then you get cookies and milk.”
Faith picked up Petal and whispered to her. “What do you think Petal?” With a nod, she set Petal down. “Petal is agreeable as long as the cookies are chocolate chunk or snickerdoodles.”
“I think I can manage that.”
“Very well.”
Reuben grabbed the plate of snacks and settled back down next to her. She pretended to feed Petal as he picked up a piece of carrot and held it to her lips.
Faith chewed. “Petal isn’t fond of carrots. She prefers apples. Or chocolate.”
“It’s a tough life being a doll. But carrots are good for you . . . I mean for Petal. And being a good baby girl parent means getting your vitamins.”
“You know, Daddy,” she said after swallowing some apple with peanut butter on it. “You can get your vitamins other ways.”
“Other ways?” he asked before feeding her some more apple, followed by some water.
“Yep. They make them in yummy gummy form now. I’ll buy you some, Daddy. I think you could use them.”
“And what vitamins do I need?”
“Well, maybe not vitamins. It’s just, I’m not sure if you’re aware, but you’re a bit uptight. I was thinking of something to keep you more regular.”
“Regular!”
“Yeah, to relax the sphincter.”
“Relax the sphincter? You brat!”
He lunged for her and she rolled back then jumped onto her feet, holding up Petal between them. “Daddy, no! You wouldn’t hurt someone carrying a baby!”
“Of course I wouldn’t. But that’s not a real baby.”
She sucked in a horrified breath. “Daddy! How could you say such a thing! Petal is real. It’s okay, Petal.” She rocked her back and forth, then she put the doll against her chest, patting her back. “Hush, hush. I’m sorry Daddy is so cruel.”
“I’m sorry, Petal,” Reuben told the doll. “Of course you’re real. What can I do to make things up to you?”
“Hmm, let me ask her.” She whispered to Petal. “She said three cookies.”
“Two cookies. Final offer.”
“Daddy, she’s very hurt!”
“I could make it one,” he warned.
“Two is good! Two is fine!”
