The dad got to us, nodded polite. "Sorry if she's bugging you."

"Dodo's not bugging. Dodo's cute," Tessa shot back, cheeks all puffed up ready to fight.

Had to laugh - she was adorable. "Tessa's super cute. I really like her."

"Dodo likes her too," she added, still baby-talking but proud.

Patted her head soft, looked at her dad. "I thought both parents were from overseas?"

His face went dark for a split second - almost missed ...