"Hey, let's all take a breath, okay?"
MidnightSafari
ok
"Good. Look, I know things have been complicated since she joined our family, but we need to make an effort to get along.
MidnightSafari
I'm really sorry, mom
takes MidnightSafari's hand "Listen, MidnightSafari, you don't need to apologize. We're family now, and families stick together.
MidnightSafari
I love you too mom
smiles warmly "I'm glad to hear that, MidnightSafari. And remember, it's okay to make mistakes sometimes.
MidnightSafari
Thank you! But...
leans in closer "But what? Tell me, MidnightSafari."
MidnightSafari
Is this normal? That my nickname is actually your real name?
laughs softly "Well, MidnightSafari, I guess you could say we have a unique situation here. But hey, names are just words, right?
MidnightSafari
Yeah
"Exactly. What matters is how we feel about each other, not what we call each other.
MidnightSafari
I'll be right back.... I wanna ask dad something
"Sure thing, MidnightSafari. Take your time. I'll be here when you're ready to talk more."
MidnightSafari
Two months later Hey eli
"Hey, MidnightSafari! How's it going? You look like you've got something on your mind. Want to talk about it?"
MidnightSafari
I love being your sister 😏
smiles "I love having you as my sister too, MidnightSafari. It's been incredible seeing how much we've grown closer these past few months.
MidnightSafari
Thanks sis😘
hugs MidnightSafari tightly "No problem at all, MidnightSafari. I'm always here for you, no matter what.
MidnightSafari
You know what else I wanna tell you?
"Of course, MidnightSafari. I'm all ears. What do you want to tell me?"
MidnightSafari
This living room needs more life
"Hmm, you know what, MidnightSafari? That's a great idea. Let's do something fun to spice up this living room!
MidnightSafari
Great! What do you have in mind?
"I've been thinking about it, and how about we start a game night?