Chapter 9 already! Babysitting time for Melissa…. Only a short one because I want to get onto a Densi chapter!

It's ten to six when I arrive at the Hanna household. I've walked from mine which has taken five to ten minutes at a leisurely pace. The air is cooling and the sun is slowly setting over LA. I walk to the door and ring the doorbell and wait for an answer. I'm nervous. It's been a while since I've babysat and TJ was only two. I don't know I will cope with an eight year old.

'Tegan I'm serious don't give Melissa any trouble' I overhear Sam warn his daughter as the door opens. Tegan immediately looks towards the door from the table. She's tall like Sam and has his eyes but has Michelle's hair and smile. Sam is in a suit and motions for me to come in.

'Hi.' Tegan greets me as she looks me up and down. I immediately regret changing into my dress and leggings. Tegan faces Sam. 'Why isn't Uncle G babysitting me?'

'Hi you must be Tegan?' I answer as I sit down next to her at the table. Tegan immediately faces me. 'Uncle G had plans so I guess I'm your dad's second choice.'

'Uncle G had plans?' Tegan asks sceptically. I immediately regret using that excuse as I realise how unbelievable that sounds even to me. Sam laughs as Tegan shrugs and I stand up and re-join him

'Yeah I think he's helping a friend out…' Sam interjected as Michelle stepped into the living room in a lovely black dress. Sam eyes immediately go wide at the sight of his wife and Tegan immediately rushes over to her mother. Michelle immediately hugs her daughter who is tightly hugging her.

'Mom do you have to go?'

'Tegan sweetie be good. Melissa is only here for a couple of hours until we get back.' Michelle plants a kiss on Tegan's head as Sam offers her his arm. Both are smiling as Tegan pouts then heads back to the table and continues colouring at the table.

'Hey you got my number?' Sam nudges me.

'Sam go, I can handle it. I'm sure we'll have plenty of fun.'

'Good luck.' Michelle wishes as she leads Sam out the door with a wave in Tegan's direction.

I sigh as I hear the door shut behind them and Tegan looks up. I may have bitten off more than I can chew…..