Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

The house was usually full of noise and laughter, but today, everyone was quietly worrying about how Henry was doing on his first day at school.

Kindergarten.

Henry looked around at a sea of unfamiliar faces, then called out in his tiny, determined voice, "Don't cry! Our moms and dads are coming to pick us up tonight!"

The whole room went quiet. Teary-eyed kids stared at the little boy standing tall by the cubbies.

"My mom and dad promised they'll come pick me up tonight-and they're taking me out for a drink after!" Henry announced proudly.

A little girl spoke up, "My mom says kids aren't allowed to drink."

Henry puffed up his chest. "My dad says I'm a little man, so I can!"

The teacher, relieved that the kids were finally talking instead of bawling, exchanged a look with her colleague and jumped in, "Okay, everybody, let's all sit down. Who wants to tell me their favorite food? Would you like to try making it yourselves sometime?"

Henry shook his head hard. He had no intention of cooking.

The teacher smiled. "Why not, Henry? Why don't you want to help cook?"

"It might explode," Henry replied seriously, his voice as sweet as ever.

he knew what happened when he'd helped his mom in

class burst out

mom had picked it out, and despite all the bumps

help the kids wash their hands, she tried to take it off

"My dad Cooper said I

water getting

didn't say another word. He tiptoed over to the sink, rolled up his

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only watch

watch really

the classroom phone started ringing

Eventually the principal herself

the classroom door then called Andre Andre dont worry. Henry's doing just fine

all, and he's fitting in great."

lunch, the teachers were busy comforting some kids and

spoon and

the teacher tried to help, Henry waved her away impatiently. He hated being

shouted, "Nanny! Come