“Can you believe it, Renee? In less than a week you’ll be a teenager, just like your cousins Louis and Isabelle. I’m so excited for you! Becoming a woman is a big deal! Aren’t you excited, dear?”

“Heh, yeah I guess. You said my interests will change too, right? I want to understand all the things that’ll help me fit in.”

“I can’t wait to be a teenager! Renee, tell me all about it!”

“Ugh, I am never going to your sister’s house again!”

“I’m sorry I brushed you off like you were just making excuses. You really did look like you were about to die.”

“Nah, it’s okay. Sorry I’m a big baby.”

“Beau, you’re not a big baby. Now how about I draw you a bath and get you some clean clothes?”

“Thanks, babe. Y’know, Mason was a pretty cute baby. Your family’s got some great genes.”

“Yes, he was. Now let’s get you out of yours.”

“Hey there, Renee! Your dad said you like Voidcritters? I love Voidcritters!”

“Yeah, uncle Beau! Most of my friends at school are boring and don’t care about how cool Voidcritters are. But if you ask me, most of the girls at my school are interested in kinda lame stuff that I don’t care about. Leaf and his friends are WAY cooler than the Llama Brothers!”