I think it would be amazing to see your take on it, d.g. I’m living over here for your What Hortense and Quackmore Wanted/Play Like a Girl/ Peace and Quiet series and the evolution of Scrooge’s relationship with the twins there.

Wanted!Scrooge: These kids are insane and will cost me a fortune. What was my loon of a sister thinking? I never asked for this. I never wanted this. Won’t someone please take them off my hands? I mean, riding in a car with them isn’t the worst thing ever, but I’m still not cut out for this!

Play!Scrooge: These kids are still crazy, and rule-breakers to boot! So why do I feel so badly when I scold them? Why do I want to keep them smiling and cheerful? Why did I lose my head when I couldn’t find them? And the lass…she says she misses me? As in…she wants to spend time with me? WHY? SHE BARELY KNOWS ME! I am definitely not getting swept along. I am definitely not starting to think that these imaginative hooligans are spunky and charming.

Peace!Scrooge: I. Need. Sleep. These kids are nuts. But…it’s kind of endearing that the lass thinks I’m nice. Even if she never stops talking. And the lad is so small and vulnerable. He deserves to be protected. They both should feel safe; they’re just children. The nerve of my sister, to hit and abuse them! I should track her down in the afterlife and knock her on the head for hurting my ch–my not-children. I’m definitely not acting like a father. I need to be firm. In charge. Buuuut I’m going to hold Donald while he cries and let them sleep in my bed. This is totally a one time thing and not me going soft I swear.

I would love to see you write about Scrooge realizing that he’s become accustomed to the twins being around. That Della legitimately loves him and craves his approval. That the twins might be capable of tagging along on adventures (and it might be fun to have them). And, of course, that 5 Star Moment when Scrooge decides that these are his crazy kids and heaven help anyone who tries to hurt them.

I hope this doesn’t come across as pushy or pressuring. I just love this relationship and your writing and sort of got carried away ❤️