Brytani took advantage of Allan’s visit to Mercy to finally sleep after many sleepless nights. Allan did not mind taking care of Mercy for a few hours. Mind you, he even wore one of the pajamas he still kept at Brytani’s house. It’s not comfortable to baby-sit in a tuxedo.

Babysitting wasn’t exactly what Allan had in mind when he agreed to come, but here he is…. Brytani went to sleep in the other bedroom; Mercy, for her part, looked a bit bewildered, perhaps because this is the first time she has seen Allan in her life.

Allan: Yeah, Mercy, I know what you must be thinking – who might this stranger be? Well, believe it or not I am your dad.
Mercy: Dad!
Allan: That’s right Mer, for better or worse, you’re my daughter, you’re a Wilson too.

Allan is exhausted, but Brytani well deserved this break. Sure, she could have told him beforehand what she really needed, he would gladly have sent her a babysitter. Anyway, he’ll have to entertain Mercy any way he can, then get her to sleep. Though it’s apparent she’s not the least bit tired. Allan hopes she falls asleep soon enough to get home in time or he’ll be in serious trouble.

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