“We’re taking the bus there,” Tina says as they walk down the street. “It’s too far to walk.” Grant nods. They arrive at the nearby bus stop and sit on the bench to wait. As they wait, Grant’s thumb finds its way into his mouth. He begins to suck on it without noticing that’s what he’s doing. Tina frowns at him.
“What?” Grant asks around his thumb.
“You’re really acting like a little kid,” she says. Grant shrugs.
“Need keep up disguise.”
“Yeah. I guess you’re right,” Tina says. Relieved to have successfully dismissed Tina’s comment, Grant resumes sucking happily on his thumb.
Finally, the bus pulls up. Tina grabs Grant’s hand and brings him onto the bus, handing the bus driver the money for their fare. The bus driver smiles at Tina.
“Wow, what a big girl, taking her baby brother on a trip!”
“We’re meeting our parents there,” Tina says.
“I’m glad to hear that. For safety, can your brother sit on your lap during the ride?” the bus driver requests. Tina nods.
“Yeah.”
“Thanks!” The bus driver goes on to help the other people boarding. Tina picks a seat and sits down, then pulls Grant onto her lap. As she does so, they both hear a soft squishing, while Grant feels dampness in his training pants. Tina grimaces.
“Did you pee yourself?” she whispers. Grant nods, ashamed to have wet himself without even noticing until now. “Do you have anything to change into?” Grant shakes his head. Tina sighs. “Great. I guess we’ll have to find something at the museum.”
“Sowwy.”
“You’re a baby, you can’t help it,” Tina mumbles.
The two settle back for the bus ride to the museum.