I know it’s not your weekend, but are you free to take Harper? I had something unexpected come up.

I can make it work. What's going on? Everything alright?

Yes. The venue just added a show, and I must be there this weekend. I had asked Carmen to babysit, but she already had plans with Shawn. Thank you. I appreciate it.

No worries, always happy to have more time with her. Finally got a date set for the start of tour, btw. June 26th. Won't be back til beginning of August.

She loves the extra time with you too. Alright, cool. You starting in Chicago? I'll schedule some time off, so you don't have to go that long without seeing her.

Yep, starting here and heading east until we hit New York then making our way back. If you two wanted to make the trip when we get to NY, I'd happily help get you there. Carmen too, if she wants.

I can get us there. I can ask, but she probably wouldn't want to leave Shawn behind.

The offer still stands if you want it. You're the one doing me a favor and making it so I don't have to go so long between seeing our princess.

I’m just trying not to depend on you so much anymore.

I just like knowing that you're both taken care of but I get it.

I’m good. She’s good. The money you give me already goes towards her needs.

Sorry Lulu. Hearing you loud and clear now. When you planning on dropping Harper off?

I guess I expect you to hate me. Co-parenting shouldn’t be this easy sometimes.

Friday at 6pm.

It'd be easier for me if I did hate you but I don't. Are you really upset that we aren't having issues with our co-parenting though? Kind of seems like a good thing to me.

Thanks. I'll make sure I'm ready.

You should hate me, though. I was horrible to you. No. I mean, I don’t know. You’re just as nice to me now as you were before, and I guess it just throws me off sometimes. Like, in my head I expected you to hate me.

I'm trying my best to navigate this best as I can. You're still the mother of my child and yeah, I'm pissed but arguing about it isn't going to change what's already happened.

I’m still so sorry, Noah. Maybe, in a way, I want you to hate him because it’ll be easier for me.

Yeah, maybe. Maybe I shouldn't have been so busy chasing my dream and should have made sure your needs were better taken care of. Maybe no one is to blame or be hated.

You’re not at all to blame. I’m proud of you. You deserve success because you've worked hard to get where you are. Harper’s proud too. She tells everyone at daycare how her daddy is a rockstar.

That's bloody adorable. She deserves the best the world has to offer and I'm determined to make sure she gets it. You both do.

She’s a happy kid, so I think we're doing something right.

Good, I think we are too. She's got her mom's looks and daddy's knack for music. Plus, she's quite the little genius. She'll be her own triple threat in no time.

Sometimes, we have conversations, and I forget she’s only three. She’s a teenager in a toddler’s body. She also likes to walk around the house saying, Jesus Christ. I wonder where she gets that from?

I haven't a clue. Jk. At least, I managed to cut back on other swear words though. That one I just can't help.

It’s okay. I stubbed my toe the other day and yelled fuck. She repeated it for three hours. :see:

Quite the little parrot, ain't she.

The cutest one. I can’t even be mad at her.

What are you doing tonight? You want to come over for dinner? Harper would love it.

She gives me those puppy dog eyes and I fold every time.

That sounds lovely and I wish I could but unfortunately, I can't. I have a meeting with my manager.

She has you wrapped around her finger most of all.

All right. Not a problem. Maybe another time.

She absolutely does.

I'd really like that.

All right, well, I have to get Harp and then go to the grocery store. I’ll talk to you later. Have a good meeting.

Sounds good. Thank you. Tell her daddy loves her and is excited for this weekend.

I think Harp left her blanket at your place. I can’t find it, and she’s having a conniption fit. Can you look for it when you get a chance?

yep, on it.

Any luck?

Got it! I'll bring it by soon.

Might not be a half bad idea for you two to move in here. Wouldn't have this problem, would we?

Thank you!

Noah... It hasn't even been two weeks. Are you sure you want that?

Wouldn't have said it unless I was sure. We don't even have to move here, we could find somewhere new.

I don’t want you to change your mind after the fact. That’s all.

If you don't want to do it, it's fine.