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Paxton:All that talking I mentioned…He's going to ask you a lot of questions. He's excited. Just want you to know that going in.

Grizzly:I don't mind questions. He doesn’t seem the type to be mean.

Paxton:I know. And he’s not. I just want you comfortable.

Grizzly:Daddy, I’ll be super comfy as long as you’re with me.

Paxton:Good. That's how I want it to be.

Paxton:How does Thursday work for you?

Grizzly:My schedule is wide open.I’m all yours.

Paxton:Excellent! I’ll pass along the confirmation. Get some rest tonight, baby. You sound tired even through a text message.

Grizzly:Is that possible?

Paxton:With you? Yes.

Grizzly:I'm fine.

Paxton:I know you are. Rest anyway.

Grizzly:Okay.

Paxton:Hey, I have to go. Gillies is staring at me like I missed something he said again.

Grizzly:Go. Don't keep that goober waiting. And tell him I said hello. He’s been especially quiet lately.

Paxton:There’s a reason for that. It’s a long story. I’ll tell you later.

Grizzly:Landed. Hotel is nice but the bed is enormous and I already hate it.

Paxton:Really? Think of all the room you have to spread out.

Grizzly:It's too much space.

Paxton:You've been gone six hours.

Grizzly:How is that relevant to the big bed problem, Daddy?

Paxton:It's not. I’m just saying I miss you too.

Grizzly:I didn't say I missed you.

Paxton:You said the bed had too much space.

Grizzly:… *Shocked emoji*

Grizzly:The meeting is at nine tomorrow. I should be back around five.

Paxton:I'll be waiting at the airport to grab you.

Grizzly:Promise?

Paxton:When have I ever not been where I said I'd be?

Grizzly:That's not the point. I wanna be sure.

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