"Mom, do you think you'll ever go back to that place?" Jasmine asked as I braided her hair.

"I'm not sure," I replied honestly. "I mean, we could use the money."

"Do we really need it though? We seemed to be fine before."

"I know... but I feel awful just sitting around all day while the government gives us just enough to scrape by."

"But we're still getting what we need, right?"

"Well, sure, but there's something about wanting just a little more so we can do cool stuff. Remember when we went to Six Flags last Halloween?"

"Of course!"

"Well, it wouldn't hurt to have extra money for stuff like that."

"I guess. But I'm happy like this."

"Really?"

"Well, I've got a house, a full belly, and a parent who loves me. What more do I need?"

"Wow. You're pretty mature for 9, you know that?"

"I must get it from you."

"Sounds about right."

We then laughed a little before slowly sighing. I then put the mirror in front of her and asked how she liked her hair.

"It's beautiful!" She replied as she ran the braid through her hands. "Thanks, Mom!"

"No problem, my little princess," I replied as I have her a quick kiss on the top of her head.

"Okay, Queen," she told me. "Now it's my turn to do YOUR hair!"

"Well, good luck getting it into a braid," I said as I ran my short hair through my fingers.

Suddenly, my phone rang. I pulled it out of my pocket and I got a bit confused. It was Tyler.

"I'll be right back," I told Jasmine as I stood up and left her room.

When I was in the living room, I answered the phone and put it to my ear.

"Hello?" I asked.

"Hello, Ms. White. Something's come up over here, and we need you to come in as soon as you can."

I just stood there quietly, trying to understand what's going on.

"What came up that you need me there? You said I had the night off."

"I know, and I'm sorry, but I need help with fixing a problem with Baby. I wouldn't be asking you if I had another choice."

"What kind of problem are we talking about?"

"Look, please just come over as soon as you can. Your HandUnit is on the front desk and the door will be unlocked. Just go right to the elevator and HandUnit will take care of the rest."

"...o...k...?"

"I'm really sorry, Ms. White. I know it's kinda rude of me given the circumstances, but we need you here."

"...If you say so, Tyler. I'll be there as soon as I can."

"Thank you."

I hung up, confused as I possibly could be. What's going on with Baby that Tyler would need me to come in? And the way he talked seemed...off. I suppose if nothing else, I should go to make sure he's fine!

I walked back into Jasmine's room and gave a nervous grin.

"I'll need a raincheck on that hairdo," I told her. "The boss just asked me to come in."

"What??"

She looked like her heart sank down into her bladder.

"I know," I said sympathetically, "but something didn't seem right with how he was talking. So if nothing else, I'm going to make sure he's safe."

"...okay..."

I walked to her and hugged her tightly.

"Don't worry," I told her. "I'll be back before you know it. And then we can have more fun!"

"Okay, Mom... I just hope Aunt Jane doesn't get mad."

"She'll survive."

I then let go of her and pulled out my phone to call Jane. Hopefully everything's okay at work. I'm sure I'm probably just over thinking this. If Tyler was in danger, he'd make it clear.

Let's hope my 5th night will be a breeze. At least Tyler will be there to help.