An Unexpected Invitation

Hazel's comment instantly brightened up the atmosphere at the table.

I gently patted her head. "If you're awesome, you won't have any trouble finding a boyfriend."

"Okay, I'll study harder," Hazel said, now with a clear goal and motivation.

My mom gave me a reproachful look. "Don't fill Hazel's head with that stuff. She's still so young."

I said calmly, "It's fine. She's more mature than most kids