Chapter 39

Dan walked into David and Brie's room. "You're not Kristen", David said.

"No, I'm not", Dan said, "but Malachai is about to get in some serious trouble if he doesn't start listening."

David sighed. "Do what you have to do, Danny. I'm sure that Brie would agree."

"The boy's first stop the next time he runs off and bothers you is going to be the corner."

"Like I said, do what you have to do, Danny. Just don't abuse him. That's all I ask."

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Brie woke to the sound of their voices. "What's going on?" she asked.

"Nothing, honey, I've got this all under control", David tried to reassure her.

"So? What's going on?"

"Malachai won't listen to me or Nicole", Dan said.

"Do what you have to do to get him to listen, Dan. Just don't beat him"

"So I can't spank him if I feel the need?"

"Didn't say that. There's a fine line between spanking and beating. Use your better judgment." Brie breathed deeply and went back to sleep.

"You heard her, Danny", David said. "Anything else?" He yawned.

"Nope. I'll leave you two in peace." And with that, Dan left the room.