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:

does Julia like to snack on? I'll grab some

over a list of Julia's favorite

check with my aunt about timing, and

[Sounds good.]

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

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

tea as Watson settled into the sofa. Julia, looking adorable in a light pink dress and the pink hair clips Allisonhad

Lizzy, spotting a new face, clung shyly to Allison's pants, peeking

is your new friend, Julia." Allison gently

her sweet nature, flashed a bright smile.

from me and my mom," Julia said, holding out a white bag

Allison

it's a present from Julia to welcome you," Allison encouraged, guiding Lizzy's hand. "What do

her voice soft as she

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

giggled. "Julia, let's play in room! got tons of

stuff drawing, building telnet

board

you

"That sounds awesome!"