Kevin: Com’on guys, it’s bedtime.

(Alex and Ana start heading down the hallway towards their bedroom.)

Ana: (calls back over her shoulder) Daddy, can you read a story?

Kevin: It’s too late. You need to go straight to bed.

Ana: Daddy, can you read a story?

Alex: Dad said it’s too late.

Ana: (ignores Alex) Daddy, can you read a story?

Alex: He said it’s too late.

Ana: I can’t hear him!

Alex: Ana, I’m serious!

Ana: Daaaaaddy!!! Can you read a story?????

Kevin: Okay, Ana, I’ll read one chapter.

Ana: Thank you, Daddy.

Me: You’re all melty.

Kevin: How can I deny my princess 8 pages of Junie B.?

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