Girl Meets Brother

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Saturday, 14 November.
Maya is now eight year old and everything is about to change for Riley and her family.
Her brother is going to be born.
Her parents got pregnant late last year and when they heard the news of a baby boy they were very excited.
Well Cory and his wife was.
Their daughter not as much.

"Why aren't you happier? You're gonna have a little brother," Maya said trying to cheer Riley up.
"I don't want one," Riley said and Maya sighed.
"Come on. Think how you're gonna boss him around when he's older. Tell him to do stuff for you, you're gonna love him. I wish I had a little brother," Maya said.
"You can still have one," Riley said.
"Not in this lifetime, Riles. Let's go play."

~

The next day

Cory and Topanga come through the door with the baby in Topanga's arms filled with joy.
Riley comes running out of her room straight into her father's arms.

"Hey, Pumpkin. We have someone for you to meet," Cory said and Topanga went down at her daughter's level.
"Riley, this is your brother, August. Auggie, this is your big sister," Topanga said and Maya came out.
"Come here, you," Cory said and Maya stood still.
"It's okay, Maya. You can come," Topanga said and the eight year old slowly came forward.
"This is our son, Auggie. This is Maya, Buddy. She is one of your sister's best friends," Topanga said and Maya smiled.

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