Part 3
Emmaās cheeks were still burning as she walked through the front door. The thick Pull-Up crinkled loudly with every step under the soft pink sweatpants, and she clutched the plastic bag with her wet clothes tightly against her chest.
Her mom, Claire, was in the living room folding laundry. She looked up with a bright smile.
āSweetie! How did the interview go?ā
Emma opened her mouth, but the words got stuck. āIt⦠um⦠it wentā¦ā She shifted nervously on her feet. The pressure that had been building during the long bus ride suddenly became too much. Without any warning, she felt her bottom push out a warm, mushy load into the already-used Pull-Up. Her face went scarlet as the heavy mess settled into the padding.
Claireās nose wrinkled slightly. She set the laundry down and stepped closer.
āEmma⦠did you poop your pants?ā
Emma shook her head quickly, eyes wide. āN-no, Mom! I didnāt!ā
Claire wasnāt convinced. She gently turned Emma around by the shoulders, then tugged out the back of the pink sweatpants. The sight of the heavily soiled Pull-Up made her pause.
āEmma⦠are you wearing a diaper?!ā Her voice rose in surprise. āDid you have an accident at your interview?!ā
Emmaās lip trembled. Before she could answer, her mom guided her over to the couch and pulled her across her lap. Claire delivered several firm but loving swats to Emmaās padded bottom, the crinkling Pull-Up muffling the sounds.
āYou had an accident at a job interview? Maybe you're just not ready to be a big girlā
Between sniffles and little yelps, Emma explained everything the sudden wetting during the questions, how kind Mrs. Harper had been, the Pull-Up and spare pants, and the strange comment about wanting to see her again.
Claire finished the spanking, then helped Emma up. She took her to the bathroom, laid her on the changing mat, and carefully untaped the messy Pull-Up. Emma lay there quietly, sucking on her thumb instinctively she hadn't done that since she was 10, while her mom wiped her bottom clean with gentle, thorough strokes, just like she would a baby.
After powdering her and sliding on a fresh Pull-Up, Claire kissed her forehead.
āGo wait in your room, baby. I need to make a phone call.ā
Emma padded to her room wearing nothing but an oversized t-shirt and the crinkly Pull-Up. She sat on her bed hugging her stuffed bunny when she heard her momās voice from the hallway.
āYes, this is Claire, Emmaās mother⦠She told me what happened at the interview today⦠Daycare, yes⦠She will definitely need help with the potty⦠I think sheās ready for a much more structured environment⦠Thank you so much for offering to help.ā
Emmaās eyes widened as she listened. Her heart beat faster. She wasnāt sure whether to feel embarrassed or strangely comforted by what she was hearing.














