His parents left weekend cause they thought it’d be a great way for the brothers to bond. No way he’s going to be caught dead bonding. He hired a babysitter for Greg and Manny so they’d leave him alone.

He opens the door after a knock with relief. He takes a second and them looks you up and down. You were around his age. He puts on a cool act with a crooked smile. He leans against the door way. Maybe this won’t be a bummer. “I’m Rodrick. And you’re the babysitter?”