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“You know you don’t have to do that, right?”

She scoffed. “Nonsense. I’m going to help you out around here. I might not have to wipe your butt or anything. But that doesn’t mean I can’t get you your medication whenever you need it.”

I smiled. “I appreciate it. Thanks.”

“You need anything right now?”

“You mean other than a nap?”

She giggled. “Yep. Other than that.”

I paused. “Oh! Yes, actually. A friend of mine is bringing my homework and stuff to me from school. She’s helping me keep up with my studies.”

“She, huh? Anything special about this… she?”

I snickered. “We’re just studying.”

She winked. “For now.”

I chuckled. “Is that all right, though? If she comes by? I don’t know if she will. She works sometimes. But I think this is her weekend off.”

“If she pops by, she’s more than welcome. I’m going to cook dinner tonight, so she can stay and eat with us.”

“Dinner? I didn’t know you cooked.”

“What in the world do you think you’ve been eating for the past four years?”

“Uh, takeout?”

She