Charlie stared down at Cassy as she merrily packed her little back pack with her favorite things, humming a children's song.
"What are you staring at, creep?" Jesse sneered at him, covering Cassy from his sight.
"She's my daughter, you i***t!" Charlie tried to push away Jesse but she didn't budge.
"Then stop with your stupid staring," she countered.
"It is just for a few hours, Charlie," Lisa said as she handed Charlie his breakfast. "You should let the two of them hang out," she said.
"But they've never done it before," Charlie retorted.
"It's okay, dad. Cora and I will have a great time together," she smiled brightly.
"Have half the confidence your daughter has, you monkey," Jesse sighed. "She is more mature than you and she will be able to handle Cora easily," Jesse smiled l
