Riley hoped she hadn't left too much spit or anything on Hailey's face from their rather messy time at the movie.

"Don't even have to lie," Hailey continued cheerfully. "Who's the lucky boy?"

Colleen arched her eyebrow. "Who says it's a man, hm?"

Hailey giggled and skipped back, moving her legs in such a way as to avoid giving her mother a straight look at the front of her. "Well whoever it is, you'll have them in the palm of your hand."

Colleen glanced at Riley. "Does she lay flattery on this thick at school too?"

Riley flushed, unsure if the question meant Colleen knew the extent of their relationship,...