"Oh, sweetie, you're not coming with us," Tina says. "Your father and I are finally having our honeymoon!"
"Then why is it cheaper for me to be in a diaper the entire time?" Leah asks.
"Because a babysitter would cost money, but staying at my work is free, since I'm an employee." Leah's mouth drops open. "We don't trust you on your own for a full week, and there weren't any friends or family who could watch you."
"If everyone at your work will know I'm your stepdaughter, and that's why it's free, why do I need to pretend to be a toddler?"
"It's a 24 hour daycare, not a teen hostel. My boss and everyone else agreed to turn a blind eye as long as you pretend to be a regular daycare attendee. The paperwork I filled out says you're two." Tina smiles nervously. "And unfortunately, the best way to keep suspicion from any visitors off you is to put you in a diaper. If you were just in training pants, people might realize you're a teenager."
"But-"
"Please, Leah," Tina begs. "If you do this, I'll owe you. Big time!" Leah sighs.
"...Fine."
And that's how Leah finds herself being dropped off at Tina's work at six in the morning. Tina and Leah's dad give her a quick kiss and hug before leaving for the airport. A daycare worker brings Leah into the play area. Thus far, she's the only one there.
Leah sits on the floor, her diaper crinkling under her. It's going to be a long week.