Down For The Count

I'm So Sorry For Forgetting

"PAISLEY!" He hollered, running down the hall. I took that as an opportunity to slip on my shoes and walk out of the apartment. I got out to the car and shot Paisley a quick text.

Lin: Heyyyyyyy

P-Dawg Pizzle: Yes Lin?

Lin: I'm going to the theater so you're in charge of Sebastian. Enjoy :)

P-Dawg Pizzle: Yeah, I kind of assumed from the child screaming and jumping on my bed and hearing the door slam.

P-Dawg Pizzle: But I thought you weren't working today. Who's going to take me to the dance?

Lin: Me, chill. I'm just going to clear my head. I'll be back in time.

P-Dawg Pizzle: You better.

P-Dawg Pizzle: Seriously.

I only rolled my eyes, starting the car up. I started driving and my jaw dropped in disbelief when I got a text message from Vanessa.

Babe: I swear Lin-Manuel if you do not take this girl to the dance I will personally beat you up myself

JEEZ THESE WOMEN HAVE NO FAITH

Lin: Oh my god I'M NOT GOING TO FORGET

Babe: Lin, I know you. You're going to forget.

Tired of everyone's major distrust in me, I turned on Do Not Disturb, not wanting to receive anymore messages about me being lousy and forgetful and...

Shoot I forgot how to get to the theater. Where am I?

Ohhhhh yeah yeah yeah I get it now. Just make a right and-

YAY WE'RE HERE!

See, that wasn't so bad. I just...forgot for a little bit, but I remembered so hey, it's all good!

I parked my car on the curb and got out, walking towards the theater with my keys and my bag. I unlocked the side door and swung it open, locking it behind me.

Wowza it's dark in here.

I went over to the side and flipped the switch on, satisfied when the theater lit up. I walked over to my dressing room, turning the light on and sitting down, plopping my bag down and taking out my laptop.

I opened my laptop, turning it on and going into Microsoft Word.

I blinked rapidly, trying to stay awake. Sebastian was restless last night and was legitimately up all night. Vanessa said I had to stay with him because she was working today and I wasn't...but my homeboy never went to bed. Then, this afternoon, I was trying to take a quick power nap and the child FLUSHED HIS TRAINS DOWN THE TOILET.

I'm still mad about that by the way.

I just need to finish writing the last few verses...and then...

Jeez Lin stop stop stop. Stay awake.

I slapped myself and yawned, turning my attention back to my screen.