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Yeah, that boy was cute, but Jesse cfirst.
“I know | messed up,” she mumbled, reaching for Jesse’s hand. “Don’t be mad, okay?”
Jesse gave her hand a light squeeze, his tone softening. “Let’s just go home.” She nodded quietly, glancing back
at the boy one last time, clearly reluctant—but didn’t say anything else.
“Wait,” the boy called out suddenly.
Both Jesse and Nina stopped in their tracks.
Farrah and Alan watched from the side.
“I can cto your place for a bit,” the boy said, after thinking it over. “But | have to be hbefore dark. I'm
not staying the night.”
Nina's face lit up instantly. “Really?!”
He glanced at Jesse, then gave her a small nod. “Yeah.”
“I knew it. You are the best!” Nina beamed, dropping Jesse’s hand and running back to the boy. “I'll share my
favorite snacks and toys with you!”
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Jesse just turned his head, not wanting to see the display.
Eventually, Alan took the three kids back with him.
Farrah stayed behind at the set since she had scenes to film in the afternoon. On the way, the boy called his
mom to explain. She was a little worried at first, so Alan offered to speak with her.
Once everything was cleared up, she felt more at ease.
“Hey, what's your name?” Nina asked, her tone bright and friendly.
The little boy didn’t hold back. With a sweet, matter-of-fact tone, he said,
“Jerome.”
“How old are you?” Nina asked.
“Five.”
“Oh! So you're older thanand Jesse,” she said, eyes wide with surprise. She kept chatting until she landed a
comment that hit Jesse square in the ego.
“No wonder you're taller than my brother.”
Those words hit a nerve. Jesse flinched as if he'd just been punched.
“Nina,” he snapped, trying to keep it together. “Zip it.”
Freya blinked, confused. “Huh? Why?”
Jerome, sharp for his age, offered calmly, “He’s probably upset.”
“Why would he be upset?” Nina asked.
“Cause you said I'm taller than him,”
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The whole car ride was filled with her cheerful chatter and Jerome’s calm replies.
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