Lail.

Maybe it's because you know I mean it sincerely, and I'm not objectifying you in some way. Or am I? Hard to know. Good, I love your dimples, they're so cute. Let's do everything that makes them come out to play. Sounds good to me, consider me ready to talk whenever the moment arises. I'd been planning to make this a long term thing from the very first date, so I'm glad it's worked out that way. Yeah, she's awesome, and also it's great for the kids to see the two of us getting along, it reminds them that being respectful to your exes is normal, not hating their guts and wanting to hurt them. Definitely not too much. Just follow their lead. If it's what they want, it's what I want. Plus somebody needs to be sensible, and it's either going to be you, or Willow will have to step up.

Oh you going that angel are you. No i think thats very true it's not thrown out either a sounds bite to appease or get something back but it's also doesnt leave me with the ick. No you are something so genuine and real and I never knew how much I needed that and will treasure you forever for it. Well you really are working on the dimples right now pal they havent gone away. There is something so grounded about someone knowing they want a serious thing right from the first date and actually watching it blossom. That bit about navigating the dynamic with the ex and the kids is also massive. It takes a lot of maturity to maintain that kind of respectful, healthy relationship, and you’re absolutely right. It sounds like you’ve been officially nominated Willow and while I definitely think she could sounds like you want to put the gamble somewhere else.

She enjoys the horror genre and so I think she actually enjoys the structure of you and all the oddities that come along with it. You're serious? This is the greatest day of my life. I don't know, we need to get to know each other first. What are some of your favourite things to do when you're not working?

I love that. When you look at it it's not the wrong a plus b plus c horror or mystery it takes some turns in there, where I can relate to her and go it's damn fulfilling that way. I am so serious you know this was on my mind last week randomly to which makes the timing all the more insane. You may call me a grandma...but I love knitting, reading, art and well food. How about you?

Aww, you really know how to make a girl feel seen. And I’d do the exact same for you in a heartbeat, just so we’re clear. I’ll definitely pass your kind words along to the crew...they worked so hard and they really did keep me glowing even on the toughest days. Hearing that the part about the young girls touched you means everything to me. That’s truly why I wanted to do this, Thank you. I’m trying my best every single day, and knowing you see that? It feels really good.I love that we can talk about the hard stuff too. Real conversations, no filter. You held space for all of it, and I appreciate you more than you know. Consider me officially holding you to it right back As for where we’re going… I’m free next weekend. How do you feel about somewhere quiet, maybe a little hidden gem with good wine and zero paparazzi? Or if you’re feeling adventurous, we could disappear somewhere with a view and just talk until the sun comes up. Your call, darling. I’m all in. I just can't wait to have a proper evening with you and catch up about everything!

You have a idea how much hearing that means to me. You really do. Consider the crew properly recognized along with your queeness. Queenness passing down to the generations. Please never doubt that I see how hard you’re working. Every single day, Know that I see you pouring your heart into it all. Being able to have these real, unfiltered conversations with you? It’s really the air I breathe. Sometimes I feel like Im too analytical for people or hold too much space for others' emotions. Just too much when they asking for surface level. In our jobs, finding someone who really truly has the same needs for deep convos and talks about the tough stuff is rare. I also treasure that back more than you can ever imagine. You are speaking my exact language. I am all in on that too. It sounds like absolute heaven to me. I'll handle the logistics to make sure it stays completely under the radar.

you're the absolute cutest. sorry i disappeared or a moment, but your girl needed a break from being so popular. not that i'm complaining, i'm just saying a quiet beach in jamaica is the perfect balance to those press tours. how are you ? what have i missed ?

Stop that you are cause you the bestie. Ah see you needed to esscape it all like some Hannah Montanna. I hope Jamaica gave you good food and beaches! Not much I think, no I know the boyfriend and I are getting more serious about the future. Freaking talking about kids and coparenting. And Im not freaking out about it. What is happening here?

your secret safe's with me but just know it made my whole day. i hope you wear it as often as possible.

Did it? Aww paint me blushing in the best shade of your REM. Please that and some REM lips makes me feel like a pixie ruler of the world

A friend of mine was rewatchiny You recently and she asked if we have ever met. I had to say no and do you realise how sad that is? I've decided to fix the issue, so here I am, ready to befriend you if you're willing to have me. @lizlail

Oh gosh she is a brave one. I will be honest I havent heard of many rewatches just people traumatized after the first time. That is really sad though, back to the matter at hand. Please let's do it. What is going to be our friend thing in common?

It is, your compliments are like the Bellagio of buffets, really the best money can buy. They've done alright for parents, haven't they? And now they have you as an added bonus to keep an eye on them and be a positive influence. You could definitely be a parent, and an incredible one, I don't doubt that for a moment. If you ever want to talk more about it, you know I'm happy to, but again, no pressure. Your decision. I'm very glad to hear that, because you have no reason to be threatened. I love Susie, she's an amazing person and mum, I'm just not in love with her anymore, that ship has sailed. Doesn't mean we can't get along well, especially for the kids' sake.

You somehow make comparing me to a buffet the sexiest thing. I also really want crab legs now. Right? I mean nothing they have fallen short on in either end./ Maybe I was waiting for you to say that? Maybe the idea of being part of this family fully makes these dimples stronger. No we will talk about it more, maybe when Im feeling we are closer to that step? Us moving in talking of futures together, finally this thing has always felt like it had long term legs but I see it all now. Right. Im on the getting along bus too. She's a huge part of the kids just being and I see it and deeply respect the big role she plays and more than willing to coparent and be a support...thats not too much is it?

okay, so the second i end up there you'll be the first one to know. of course we always come back. it's the best city to be in. are you staying the whole time they're there for work? the 'peaceful' part will probably be temporary. never has lasted long before.

Why thank you for the beautiful heads up. Mhmm I mean everything it has to offer why would anyone long term go anywhere else? Actually more his work related than mine and then the kids are there for summer so we might be calling that homebase for a bit. Though the idea of kids and homebase to me is completely new. Last night I was like let's go to Tahiti. Ekk but the kids have to stay here ish weekends for trade offs. So like it's very new feeling, not bad just recognition life has changed?

Well, it was a smash burger which helped with the layering, but I was completely like a leaning tower of burger, don't know if it was cartoon level, but it was one hundred per cent stable, and we did have to eat it in parts, we're not Shaggy from Scooby Doo with an unlockable jaw.

Ah they are flat right so can imagine, Im a vegan so Im on the edge of knowing about hamburger stuff. See okay some things are jsut life skills carefully learned

Please don't stop, it's feeding my ego like crazy. That's true, I'd much rather be covered in wrinkles and have a life full of fun and laughter than the alternative. I definitely can, I can say they get all that from their mum, because honestly that's mostly true. You're very sweet, though. All I can do is be the best parent I can, because it's what they deserve. I'm not perfect, but I get the job done. You could definitely be a parent. You have a lot of love to give, and the patience of a saint. The rest you can figure out on the way. I understand it feeling scary, though, because it is. It's your decision to make, I've already got three beautiful kids and I'm more than happy with that. I just want you to know I'm open to it, if you want to go on that adventure together someday. We've got plenty of other adventures to keep us occupied anyway. Yeah, Susie's great, you can see why I was with her for so long. Very cool, very kind. Told you the kids get it from her!

Your ego is enjoying the buffet, I suppose I should keep serving then.Like I don't already know that in the subtext baby. Hearing you talk about your kids and your parenting style makes it very easy to keep the compliments coming. The fact that you’re so quick to credit Susie, tells me all I need to know. They’ve got a great mother clearly. They also happen to have a dad who is humble and completely devoted. Either way you cut it that is a pretty elite team. You just dropping I could be a parent, and that you would be open to that kind of adventure, actually hits me right in the chest.Hearing that you have that kind of faith in me makes it all feel a little less daunting. We have plenty of different chapters to write together. You know Im not threatened by how you speak of Susie. It’s incredibly attractive to see someone hold so much respect for their ex.

i'm hoping to swing by new york very, very soon. that seems like the place everyone's at these days. and yeah, same or at least that same quiet kind of vibe. it definitely came in with some good surprises.

Oh that will be perfect Im in new York now. I know right? So many performers coming back in the city, like my partner heading back here for work for a bit. Renee is in a her peaceful queen era. Look out you all.

are you the type of person that want to save all the cats? everytime i take mo in i want to adopt more, but i think he likes being the only fure child. jo sounds very cute.

I would love to but also in the past two years going back and forth for work I am keenly aware I have not enough time to give, maybe even less to properly give just Jo the attention she needs. Oh Jo adores it, don't think she can handle even human kids which she is going to have to deal with.

No... please don't... I definitely don't want you to... Especially not right now. I am? I don't always feel it, I swear every time I look in the mirror a new wrinkle has appeared on my face, but I suppose if you like what you see, I'm not going to stop you saying lovely things, because it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.

No worries my love, I won't stop the compliments. I know it doesnt solve it to say lease banish the mirror-checking anxiety. But I will say those wrinkles are just proof that you’ve been laughing and smiling and nothing can make me happier. If they make you look like the kind of person who radiates warmth, then I love them very much. You are allowed to just accept my love and affection. You can’t just say they're incredible, kind, and intelligent and then claim none of it comes from you pal I just wont accept it. I have seen you build a foundation of trust so deep that they respect your boundaries? That is pure, intentional parenting and taught them all the patience and understanding they need in this world.Me having a kid one day? Definitely haven't closed the door to it, maybe opened it a little? Warming up to the idea it's not half as scary and I could actually do it, you know fear not weighing me down. Maybe your original proposal idea is out the window, but the element of surprise is back in your corner. That is awfully kind of her. A comfortable, cozy place with enough for already what is a big family. And it is really happening. Consider yourself and well us very firmly grounded in reality. Now I can't wait for them all to arrive.

I made a twenty one patty burger the other day that was chaos, but I always fall back on making paella

Wait how do 21 patties fit on one burger? Is it a leaning tower of cartoon proportions like it is in my head?

Mm, I could definitely hear you say that a few more times in that accent of yours. If I didn't find it so attractive, I'm not sure this relationship would've worked out, but lucky for both of us, I could listen to you talk all day. Even better when you whisper in my ear and it gives me goosebumps on the back of my neck. I'm sort of glad that they're at just the right age for me to find a new partner, like I don't have to sit and explain to them what's going on, they're old enough to be good judges of character and know their own boundaries of everything. That adds to the easiness. Just brace yourself for a chaotic few months over the summer, though. If you do need a bit of a break from them, you can always hide away in your apartment for a couple of days and I'll say you've had to get on with some work. I've had the privilege of being slowly exposed to the chaos over time, but I think an instant switch of it might be a lot for you, and I don't want you to feel bad about that. And if we really need to, I'm sure Willow wouldn't mind watching the others for an evening so we can still have a date night here and there.

Don't tempt me, because you know I will absolutely abuse that privilege just to make you melt into a puddle and know I was the one that put you there. You are very attractive do you know that? Like literally when we were friends that thought still popped right in my head like a little annoying bird. But it was only annoying cause it was overwhelming and all the poems on your eyes and curve of your lips never be enough to actually give justice to what they do in my brain heart and stomach. Can I just say the kids are handling all the transition with so much maturity and your right big part of that is their age. It really speaks to how you've raised them with that kind of emotional intelligence and well the one I have seen first hand hanging out with them. I love your kids though thinks its admittedly easier cause Im not exactly parent but damn do I boldly kind of say Im in that inner circle of trusted adults who they listen too. So funny cause I didnt know if I wanted to date someone with kids at the beginning of this as I was so undecided about my own. But I have loved to get to know each and love each one of them individually. Don't worry, I won't hesitate to take a breather if the volume gets a bit much, but honestly? I think I might really like being in the thick of it. Though I am going to hold you to that date night promise, Willow sounds like an lifesaver in that case too. I am so, incredibly happy for you. You've carried this weight for a long time, and seeing the finish line clear up like this is massive. Though, please, do try to restrain yourself from proposing right there in the clerk's office—at least let me buy you a proper drink first to celebrate your official freedom. A whole townhouse right there? Sounds perfect like a dream more than anything. I am so excited to see it. Those are all some of my favorite things. Getting their input and making them feel like a part of building this new chapter with us is a beautiful idea. It makes it real for all of us.