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 about this

does Julia like to snack on?

a list of

with my aunt about timing, and we'll nail

[Sounds good.]

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

at

into the sofa. Julia, looking adorable in a light pink dress and the pink hair

Allison appeared with Lizzy in tow. Lizzy, spotting a new face,

your new friend, Julia." Allison gently nudged

flashed a bright smile. "Hi, Lizzy! I'm

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

up at Allison with

to welcome you," Allison encouraged, guiding

her voice soft as

"Lizzy, we're going to

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

stuff drawing, building telnet

board

you

"That sounds awesome!"