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Everything for tonight was planned perfectly. I had beers chilling in the fridge, table was set up downstairs, and my favorite classic rock station playing. I was giving one last rundown of my mental checklist when my phone buzzes. It was Miles. I picked up quickly and ask how far out he is. “Hey dude…. there’s been a change of plans. You know that when Shey and I remarried and that she has a step-daughter, right? Welll….. she’s in town this weekend staying with us and Shey forgot about poker tonight and planned something with her friends. So I’m stuck with my step-daughter.”
At this point, I was past caring, we already had a couple guys cancel, and Miles would be the 6th man. Game wouldn’t be much fun with any fewer. “Listen, bring her anyways. You know that I’ve got my daughter here, right? I remember your daughter from the wedding, she has to be like what… 15 now?” “18” Miles answered. “Just turned” “Oh perfect! My Kayla just turned 18. We can introduce them and they can….. I don’t know. Tic toc dance all night.” we both had a laugh.