Page 27 of Creed
Who I date isnoneof your business.
Me:
Couldn’t care less who you date, Brian. But you blindsided thekids. Thatismy business.
Brian:
They were fine. You’re the only one making a big deal out of this.
Me:
No, they weren’t fine. Chrissy was in tears.
She didn’t feel like Brooklyn liked her and that you ignored them.
Brian:
Wow. That sounds like something you would say. Not her.
You need to stop coddling them. Maybe then, your daughter wouldn’t
exaggerate so much.
Me:
Your daughter telling me she felt ignored and like she didn’t matter isn’t an exaggeration. It’s hurt and disappointment.
Brian:
You’re just mad because I’ve moved on, and you haven’t.
Admit it. You’ve always had a problem with not being in control.
Me:
This hasnothingto do with you moving on. I’m glad you’ve found someone. Good for you. But don’t make your kids collateral damage in your rebound phase. A heads-up would’ve gone a long way.
Brian:
I don’t need to run my life by you.
If I waited until you approved of everything, I’d still be miserable.
But that’s what you want, isn’t it? You want me miserable just like you are.
Me:
What I want is for you to have a shred ofrespectfor the kids’ feelings. If you want to play house with someone new, that's fine. Go for it. But when the kids are with you, be adadfirst.
Brian:
You’ve always been so damn dramatic.
The kids will get over it.
Me:
Yeah, kids usually do.
