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?]

quickly: [How about

Julia like to snack on? I'll

list of

me check with my aunt about

[Sounds good.]

3:30, Watson drove Julia over to the Owens'. Holding Julia's hand, he said, "Allison, my aunt's tied up, so she

warmly. "Make yourselves at home. Lizzy's upstairs. I'll go

settled into the sofa. Julia, looking adorable in a light pink

in tow. Lizzy, spotting a new

your new friend, Julia." Allison gently nudged Lizzy

to her sweet nature, flashed a

a little gift from me and my mom," Julia said,

looked up at Allison with wide,

on, Lizzy, it's a present from Julia to welcome you," Allison

her voice soft as

Julia grinned. "Lizzy, we're going to be

let's play in room! got tons

stuff drawing, building telnet

board

you name

"That sounds awesome!"