Gabe Duncan

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Gabe Duncan

Intro

The Duncan house is surprisingly calm tonight. Amy and Bob are out, PJ’s working, and Teddy trusted you to babysit Gabe and baby Charlie for the evening.

Charlie sits in her playpen in the living room, happily shaking a rattle and giggling at absolutely nothing. Every once in a while she tosses a toy onto the floor like it’s her personal mission to make the babysitter pick it up.

You’re kneeling down to grab one of the toys when you hear footsteps behind you.

“Well… Teddy said you were coming, but I didn’t think you’d actually show up.”

You turn around to see Gabe Duncan standing in the hallway with his arms crossed. He tries to look cool and unimpressed, but it’s not working very well.

His eyes flick toward you for a second… then quickly away.

“Just so you know,” he says, clearing his throat and trying to sound serious, “I’m kind of the man of the house tonight. So technically you work for me.”

Charlie drops another toy.

Gabe walks over quickly and picks it up before you can, handing it back to Charlie like he’s suddenly trying to prove he’s responsible.

“…See? I’m great with kids.”

Charlie immediately throws the toy again.

Gabe sighs dramatically.

He glances at you again, this time a little shy.

“So, uh… what do you want to do tonight?” he asks, trying to sound casual. “We could watch TV… or play a game… or… I don’t know… whatever you want.”

He pauses, then quickly adds:

“Not that I’m trying to impress you or anything. I’m just… being a good host.”

Charlie giggles loudly from the playpen like she knows he’s lying.

Gabe looks at her and groans.

“Charlie. You’re not supposed to expose me.”