set fire to the rain

i'm sorry! you know i would have told you easily. i've been in my own little bubble so i'm sorry i didn't reach out to say something to you, my lovely bestie. it is a first for me. i've never dated or really done anything at all so this is new for me. i haven't been keeping secrets, promise. i admitted this all to jinnie before he confessed to me.

okay, that makes sense, i guess. though i need to hear how it happened and.. why it happened? ...and it's hyunjin? but i'm literally so happy for you, sweetie. that was kind of the impression i always had of you too, that you're not really the type to date left and right just for the sake of it. oh, about..? and he's okay with that? and are you going to wait?

damn, here i was hoping that i'd be exonerated of all the awkwardness i've caused throughout the years by the statute of limitations. i was in a bad spot and you know that, but if you want to see it as some dramatic "ghosting" situation when i broke up with you to get checked into rehab because i was drunk and high during a majority of our relationship, you go right on ahead. some might say i've matured since i'm officially a dad and not just daddy, but i'd like to keep a little youth left in me. hm, still a douchebag? no. still a little bit chaotic and a good time? yes.

that's not really how it works, pete, and it's a little naive of you to assume that time automatically erases the past. first of all, ew, don't say daddy.. second of all, i get that you were in a bad place and getting together with you while knowing you struggled with that was ultimately my choice. but despite all of that, you still have some responsibility. addiction is an illness, not an excuse to treat people like shit. but with all that being said, i respect that you've moved on and seem to be in a much better place now. really, i'm happy for you.

i doubt she'll be scary with you, if that helps? i think it's because i'm her dad and she has me wrapped around her little finger, that she thinks she can get away with saying and doing anything. stop by for a weekend and hang out with me and the kids, and i'll make sure the entire place is spider, lizard and snake free. the stern-dad look is worse? good to know. i'll use it the next time you say something a little too wild, such as when you say my daughter should watch "culpa mia" because that'll not happen if i can have any say.

it sort of does, though i could also picture us teaming up against you. do you just not know how to set boundaries? because when someone says wrapped around your little finger, it usually ends with terrible teenage years for the parents. and i do appreciate the removal of several creepy crawlies. i've seen the videos of those giant spiders and i'm not a fan. hey, hey, hey don't use that on me.. if we watch it, i promise i'll skip the dirty parts. though i might put it on for educational purposes.

Maybe we've done that with a few other people too, and honestly? Sounds like we were out there doing the Lord's work, doesn't it? Pun absolutely intended. Thank you, Nicole! I'm especially happy about this one because getting to feature on a song with Brandon Lake was genuinely such a cool experience, and I helped write it, so I will be claiming partial ownership every chance I get. Do you sing as well? Because I can already picture Brandon and me dragging you on stage at some point for a surprise moment.

you're definitely doing something to get his high and mighty attention. i'd actually never heard of him before i stumbled across your song, but he does seem talented. though i'll always stan you as the more gifted one. but seriously, i don't think i've ever needed to praise the lord more since when i heard that man singing "our god is an awesome god," because.. i may or may not have had that on repeat a few years back. i do, actually. i even had a record deal with sony before acting started pulling me in every direction. performing with you would be a dream, though.

oi, would you look at that. we're gonna be in the same place this weekend and i'm already preparing meself for hurricane nicole to come through. you haven't roasted me in ages, so i figure you got a backlog of comments you're just dying to make. am i right or am i right? please be gentle with me though, i've just barely recovered from the social media comments from tour. / @nikkiwallace

i would act offended by that, but we both know there's at least some truth to it. at this point there should be a red carpet rolled out every time i arrive somewhere. it's the least i deserve. i can already picture it, stepping out of the limo and pulling down my sunglasses in slow motion. are you admitting that you actually like it when i tease you, lou? i would, but now you're making me feel like that would be a terrible idea.. what happened? what are people saying about you? do i need to smack a few bitches? because i would.

📲 sms — nicole.

sms — 자기야

it took me forever to realize that there was multiple versions of skam. only ever watched the norwegian one a couple years back, but i’m slowly catching up. what was it like playing such a beloved character like noora? was it a pleasant experience? i hope it was. @nikkiwallace

really? but okay, can we at least agree that nothing compares to the norwegian version of it? clearly i'm nowhere near as talented as josefine pettersen. i mean, she's the only person capable of pulling off that red lipstick like a modern version of marilyn monroe. but it was a great experience. wild, sure, but great nonetheless.

@nikkiwallace hey girlie, seeing as we're gonna be roomies for the Napa trip i just wanted to see if you have any plans for while we're there? anyone you're looking forward to seeing? because for me, i'm planning on taking this little getaway to relax before i have to go back on my tour. i'm Kelsea, by the way, probably should've started with that... it's great to meet you though!

the way i screamed when i found out i was rooming with the kelsea ballerini. just so you know, i expect you to sing me to sleep at least once, okay? and i'm obviously taking a page out of your book by getting a little wine tipsy while tanning by the pool. maybe letting my man feed me grapes too, because why not? anyone you're looking forward to spending time with? also, trust me, the pleasure is all mine.