In this adorable sneak peek from Doubling Down With the Derricos, we see 10-year-old Derrick reaching a milestone: he’s mustered the courage to ask his mom if he can go on a date. With his face turning red after being busted texting his crush, Priscilla, Derrick nervously confesses, “She’s not my girlfriend… it’s complicated.”
Then, in a sweet moment, Derrick reveals why he likes Priscilla—she’s smart, athletic, and plays football like he does. It’s clear that this crush is more than just kid stuff. With sincerity, he says, “I want to take her out for ice cream and pay with my credit card.”
His mom, Karen, is understandably torn. She wants to protect her son but recognize that dating is a natural part of growing up. She suggests waiting until he’s older and grounded, but Derrick pushes back: “Hang outs are boring! I want to go out and treat her.”
Eventually, the decision is deferred to his dad, Deon—known as “Poppy”—who tends to be stricter. Derrick realizes he’ll need to be on his best behavior if he actually wants that ice cream date to happen.