"Well I'm glad you have a friend. I wish I'd had more friends at your age." Not that I was anti-social or anything, but I was more interested in books than friends and let's face it, no one wants to have sleepovers at the cop's house.

Not that I'm wanting her to have a sleepover with a boy. Cripes. Dad, how did you deal with me? Honestly, I'd like to know.

"You can have him over for dinner any time. Just give me some notice if you can, okay?"