Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

On Saturday, Allison swung by the Owens family home to chat with Lizzy's doctor. The doctor suggested that having a playmate could really help with Lizzy's

emotional struggles.

Allison knelt down beside Lizzy, her voice soft and inviting. "Hey, Lizzy, how about

I introduce you to a new friend?"

Lizzy looked up, her lips forming a tiny pout. "A new friend?"

"Yep, her name's Julia. She's about your age and a really sweet girl."

Lizzy's eyes twinkled with curiosity. "Do you like her, sis?"

Allison chuckled, "Absolutely. Julia is as lovely as you are, Lizzy. I like her a lot, and I adore you too."

Lizzy's face lit up with a shy smile. "In that case, I'd love to be friends with Julia. If you like her, then I'm sure I will too."

Allison gently ruffled Lizzy's hair, beaming. "You're such a good girl, Lizzy."

Back in her room, Allison texted Watson.

[Lizzy's on board. She can't go out at the moment. When can Miss Lin bring Julia over for a playdate?]

back quickly: [How

Julia like to snack on? I'll grab some

sent over a list of Julia's favorite

my aunt about timing, and we'll nail

[Sounds good.]

Holding Julia's hand, he said, "Allison, my aunt's tied up, so she asked

Allison replied warmly. "Make yourselves at home. Lizzy's

sofa. Julia, looking adorable in a light pink dress and the pink hair clips Allisonhad previously given

in tow. Lizzy, spotting a new face, clung

shy, Lizzy. This is your new

her sweet nature, flashed

my mom," Julia said, holding out a white bag with her tiny

Allison with

present from Julia to welcome you," Allison

Lizzy murmured, her voice soft

"Lizzy, we're going to be

play in

stuff drawing, building telnet

board

dolls, you

"That sounds awesome!"