There is hurt, here, that cannot be fixed by band-aids or poetry, so the first time she realizes that Wonder-woman isn't coming, I'll make sure she knows she doesn't have to wear the cape all by herself.
April 2027
Walking to the school to pick up Katy from Girl Scouts was one of the things I had to start doing once Kurt got another show. I wasn't use to any of the things involved yet: the gossiping with the moms, being asked to host a meeting or bring snacks, or the fact that some of the things they teach set the feminist movement back. But, Katy loved it and had tons of friends from it, so I wasn't going to fight Kurt or her over it. Instead, I left Harry with our neighbor, and walked to the school every Wednesday evening.
"Alright girls, we'll see you all this Friday," Mrs. Morgan, Katy's troop leader said just a little too enthusiastically. All the girls cheered and got excited, except Katy, who just did the fake smile that she got from her dad and came over to me.
"Ready?" I asked her. She just nodded, not saying bye to any of her friends, took my hand and we walked out of the building. "Is something the matter Katy?"
"Why don't I have a mommy?" she asked, making my stomach sink. I remember when Harry asked the exact same question. He was a little older, but it made things strained between him and Kurt. I didn't want that to happen with us.
"Well, some people have a mommy and a daddy, some people have two mommies, and some people, like you, have two daddies. There are even people with just one mommy, or one daddy. Why Katy?" I answered, not wanting to get into more detail. She just swung her arm lazily.
"Because there's a mother daughter sleepover Friday, and I can't go because I don't have a mommy," Katy said, her eyes watering up a bit. "But I really want to go. They're going to do makeovers, and nails, and play dress up and watch princess movies."
"Did you ask Daddy if he'd go?" I asked, knowing Kurt would be more than willing. He loved that kind of stuff anyways.
"My troop leader said only mommies can go. I asked her," Katy said, sniffling. I stopped dead in my tracks and marched back to the school, holding her hand tight. Luckily, we hadn't gone too far and her troop leader was still there.
"Mr. Anderson, hi! Did Katy forget something?" Mrs. Morgan asked kindly while her bratty little daughter asked her if it was time to go home yet.
"No, but I think I need to have a few words with you," I said, getting angry. "Katy told me there's a sleepover thing this Friday, and that you told her my husband couldn't go with her because he isn't her mom. Is that true?"
Mrs. Morgan sighed, the discomfort she felt filling the room. She looked down at her heeled shoes as she dug the toe into the tile, but then looked back up at me.
"This is true Mr. Anderson. I'm sorry if that upsets you, but it is a mother daughter occasion. I discussed this with the other mothers in the group, and they all agreed that they and their daughters wouldn't feel comfortable with one of you present. Katy is more than welcome to come by herself, or with an aunt," Mrs. Morgan said calmly. I just steamed. "I'm sorry, but that's how it is. We already put it to vote."
I didn't say anything else to her. I just took Katy home and spent the walk home trying not to rant. Kurt would have to hear about it later, and he'd definitely sick PFLAG on her ass, but until then, there was only one thing I could think of to do. I called the neighbor and asked if Harry could stay the night there, and Katy and I had our own sleepover with makeovers, and hair dos, and dress up, and Disney princess movies until every single nail of mine was pink and we both passed out on the couch wearing princess crowns while Ariel sang about being part of the world above.
