The Tribe Has Spoken

Dear Angelina,

Why are you so worried about the sleeping arrangement in this house? There's more than enough space for all of us. Provided, you understand the pecking order.

1. Tom is the top cat in the house. There's no question about that. He is Mama's first born and will remain so furrrever. So, Tom will always get preferential treatment by Mama and Dad. King Tom gets to do whatever he wishes to do.

Tom on Dad.

2. Nicole is the only daughter in law of this family. She's the Queen of the house. No usurper is tolerated.

3. Michael is the Crown Prince. He guards the family well and reports to Tom. Offending him means insulting Tom.

4. Nikki (that's me!) is the Crown Princess. She is the apple of Dad's eyes. She can do no wrong in his eyes.

Tom, Nikki & Nicole on bed, sans Mama or Dad. Michael on top of wardrobe, as usual.

5. This is your position now, Angelina. At least you're not last on the list.

6. Brad. Slavery has been abolished hundreds of years ago. We've declared him free from the bondage you wound around him. Poor guy. He's family now, get it?

Yours sincerely,
Nikki