. all fired up

[rosie de la cruz]

Maybe a good thing, the last thing she probably wants is someone to flip a table or cry. I’ll be there - want to stay the weekend too?

[tate mccarthy]

Does this mean you've got no plans to make a scene? Only if you want to, don't feel pressured.

[rosie de la cruz]

Will they ask me to make one? I don’t want to fake a break up or get in a fight with Aisha. She tolerates me now, it’s progress. And I want to stay - can’t make it a habit, but it’s nice when we both have the time to.

[tate mccarthy]

She doesn't like playing the game either, neither of us are into it! So no, I'm kidding, no dramatics required. Daisy will be so pleased!

[rosie de la cruz]

Ok good, I cry if I get overwhelmed anyway. Will we need to see your dad while we’re there, or is that a no go?

[tate mccarthy]

There aren't many things I hate as much as I hate you crying. We can do, but he won't be offended if we don't.

[rosie de la cruz]

Maybe heights. If he’s free let’s see him. Get lunch or something.

[tate mccarthy]

Are you trying to be #1 girlfriend? We need to see your family, get it in the diary.

[rosie de la cruz]

Family’s important! And your dad’s entertaining. I’ll see when they’re all back home next.

[tate mccarthy]

I hate how much he flirts with you, it genuinely makes me want to die. Do they like me? Be honest.

[rosie de la cruz]

He flirts with everyone, it’s just the way he charms people, or gets them to you warm to him. You do it too, sometimes. And yes, they do. Ali sometimes likens you to a backstreet boy and Ben complains you’re not on Fortnight enough but that’s the worst of it. My mom asks about you a lot.

[tate mccarthy]

No, it's worse with you. I'm allowed, I'm not an old man flirting with my son's girlfriend! Valid criticisms. They don't think I'm an Instagram fuckboy?

[rosie de la cruz]

You’re just a young guy flirting with cheeky waitresses. I bet you can charm the next one into a free bottle of wine. Well, I left Jonas out.

[tate mccarthy]

They can just sense that I tip well. KNEW IT. Why can't he just give me a chance to prove I'm more than my social media handles?!

[rosie de la cruz]

You keep telling yourself that. One well timed smile and they’re running to gossip to their friends you’ll slip them your number under the check that night! He has a pretty strict “one strike you’re out” policy.