The Value of Love

So, a little backround info...
There has been this kid, Braxton, in Abby's class who seems to be "courting" her. Here are some of the reasons why I believe this is true:

• Within the first couple months of school, Abby came home and told me that "Braxton keeps chasing me around at recess, and whispering in my ear that he thinks I am pretty."
• Abby came home from school a little while after that and told me, "Braxton kissed me on the blue rug when Teacher wasn't looking." (To which Blair responded, "Do I need to go to school and kick this kid's a**.) Probably not.
• While picking Abby up from school in January, Braxton asked me if he could move into my house. Again, Probably not.
• While helping Abby clean out her cubby one day at school, I notice she has some change. When I asked her where she got it, she replied, "Braxton just keeps bringing me money." When asked "Why," she just batted her eyes and said, "I don't know?"

Today:

Abby walks to my car after school today, as usual -oh, but today, she was not alone. Braxton opened up the car door for her, waited patiently as she climbed in and "buckled up," and then said, "I hope you have a good day Abby." He then very gently (and with a very suspicious grin) closed the door. I looked at Abby who had the funniest, little, crooked "I don't want to smile, but I can't help it" smile on her face.

I then became concerned...This kid might appear to be a gentleman, but he has also asked to move in with us. Maybe he does need a good butt whooping.

I asked Ab, "Abby, do you like Braxton. He seems nice..."

Abby thought about it for a minute and then replied, "Well, I like that he brings me money." And then she opened her hand to reveal a nice, new, shiny penny.

It was then I realized that Braxton may be in love, but to Ab, he is just a sugar daddy.

Good Girl.