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“It will go down in history as the Great Mystery.”

“It will.” Ivy grinned, “What flavor were you thinking?”

“I wonder who that could have been?” He grinned.

“The world may never know.”

“I know, love you.”

“I love you too.”

“Never. Ice cream is one of the major food groups.”

“Someone incredibly smart must have taught me that,” Ivy smiled.

“I try and convince myself because one of these days I won’t be trying anymore. I’ll actually be okay.”

“I don’t know what’s going on, and I won’t make you tell me because it’s none of my business, but it seems to me that you’ve beat the odds to come out alright from plenty of terrible situations before, who’s to say you won’t be able to do the same now?”

“I knew you could. You could never hate me.”

Ivy laughed, “You’ve certainly got me there.”

“Yeah no, things are fine. I’m fine.” She nodded her head pushing a fake smile on her lips.

Ivy smiled softly, “I won’t pry, because your business is yours but... you sound more like you’re trying to convince yourself.”

“You’re an odd one.”

Ivy shrugged, “That’s what I hear.”

“Ice cream sounds perfect.” He grinned. 

Ivy smiled, “It’s never a bad time for ice cream.”

Josh smiled at her. “I would love to get something to eat. Any where you want to go. My treat.”

“Why don’t we go get ice cream?”

“Awe, well forgive me.”

“I think I might be able to find forgiveness in me.”

“Well I’m alive.. so there’s that. How’re you though?”

“That’s a pretty low standard... is everything alright?”

“A butthead? Ouch. That’s rude Little Ivs. Very rude. I might have to tell our dads on you.”

“And that’s exactly what makes you a butthead, Jags.”

“It’s all so new. Once you’ve lived with it for a while it will feel more true. You’re welcome, Ivy.” 

Ivy sighed, still not quite convinced, but she figured she’d rather give her Dad some peace of mind, at least for the time being. “Do you want to go get something to eat?”

He kissed the top of her head. “You’re going to be okay, Ivy. I promise.”

“I know that in my head, but sometimes it’s just hard to feel like it’s true. But thanks Dad.”