“He makes me laugh. I was hoping he’d make you laugh too.”
“Thanks, Poppy Seed.”
“ ’Course,” he says with a nod. “You know, I hope you remember to have fun. Life should be fun for a kid.”
Grandpa bends down, picks up the hose and starts watering the grass again. I look down at Mike, running my thumb over his rubbery skin while I think about what Grandpa said.
Fun isn’t a thing I’m particularly familiar with. Life’s a serious thing. There’s a lot going on in this place. Being prepared and working hard and doing well are far more important than fun.