Page 57 of Instinct & New Identity

Cat:

How was your shift?

Val:

Good.Wewere busy, but that meant great tips!

Cat:

Great!Didyou lock your doors?

Val:

No,Mother.Ileft the door wide open for anyone to get me.

Cat:

I’m sorry you think that me caring about you and checking on your safety makes me a mom.

Val:

Unless someone scales the walls like a ninjaSpider-Man,IthinkI’msafe.

Cat:

Fine.Whatare you up to for the night?

Val:

CountChoculaandIare bonding right now.

Cat:

Val, chocolate cereal is not a healthy meal.

Val:

I beg to differ.Nowstop worrying about me and enjoy your mountain cabin getaway withVince.

Cat:

I can enjoy it and check in with you at the same time!

Val:

Not if you’re hovering over me by texting every 5 minutes.Gosnuggle with your stud muffin soldier and leave me and my cereal boyfriend alone.

Cat:

I don’t text you every 5 minutes.

Val:

You’ve literally texted me 4 times in the last 60 seconds.GofindVinceand carry on withOperationCabinCuddles.Loveyou.Goodnight.

Cat:

Love you too.Golock the doors.

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