“So if you think for a minute that I will respect you less, you’re out of your cotton-pickin mind. You’re my big sister, and even if I end up changing your diapers and baby-sitting you, you’re still my big sister, and you’ll always be my best friend. I love you, Jess.”
There were tears in her eyes as Elizabeth finished. She surprised herself with the force of what she said. She took her sister in her arms and held her. At last, after what seemed an eternity, Liz loosened the embrace and Jess got up to go to bed.
“I can’t tell you what all this means to me, Liz. I’ll never be able to thank you enough.”
“Well it’s a good thing you don’t need to” Liz said, and all of a sudden swatted Jess’ diapered behind. Jess stared, her mouth hanging open. Catching Liz’s eye, they both started laughing.
“Well I need to head to bed. Mom’s been waiting for me I think.”
“G’night Jessie.”
“G’night Lizzy.”