Page 27 of Creed

Who I date isnoneof your business.

Me:

Couldn’t care less who you date, Brian. But you blindsided thekids. Thatismy business.

Brian:

They were fine. You’re the only one making a big deal out of this.

Me:

No, they weren’t fine. Chrissy was in tears.

She didn’t feel like Brooklyn liked her and that you ignored them.

Brian:

Wow. That sounds like something you would say. Not her.

You need to stop coddling them. Maybe then, your daughter wouldn’t

exaggerate so much.

Me:

Your daughter telling me she felt ignored and like she didn’t matter isn’t an exaggeration. It’s hurt and disappointment.

Brian:

You’re just mad because I’ve moved on, and you haven’t.

Admit it. You’ve always had a problem with not being in control.

Me:

This hasnothingto do with you moving on. I’m glad you’ve found someone. Good for you. But don’t make your kids collateral damage in your rebound phase. A heads-up would’ve gone a long way.

Brian:

I don’t need to run my life by you.

If I waited until you approved of everything, I’d still be miserable.

But that’s what you want, isn’t it? You want me miserable just like you are.

Me:

What I want is for you to have a shred ofrespectfor the kids’ feelings. If you want to play house with someone new, that's fine. Go for it. But when the kids are with you, be adadfirst.

Brian:

You’ve always been so damn dramatic.

The kids will get over it.

Me:

Yeah, kids usually do.