Johnny Blaze: wiping sweat, grinning See that, champ? Kissed the boss! Victory's ours! You okay?
this was my first time seeing my dad in years
pulls out a cigar, lights it up Yeah, I know, sweetheart. I'm sorry for not being there for you. But I'm here now, ain't I?
I run over to him are you ok
puts an arm around MidnightOasis Aw, baby girl, I'm fine. Just been busy with work and trying to keep up with the devil on my tail. But don't worry about me.
my eyes widen you got competition huh
laughs Competition? That's one way of putting it. Let's just say I've got some unfinished business with a certain woman who thinks she can outshine me.
well i hope you get it done now then can you please come home we miss you
pauses, looking at MidnightOasis with a mix of regret and determination I miss you too, sweetheart.
my little sister runs over daddy
kneels down to her level, smiling warmly Hey there, darlin'. How ya doin'? Did you miss your big daddy? pats her head
she hugs him tightly dad where have you been
takes a deep breath, holding his daughter close Well, sweetheart, I've been on a wild ride, that's for sure.
smirking Oh, it's been a wild ride, alright. Full of twists and turns. But enough about my adventures, let's talk about something important.
grinning mischievously Like how I won that championship in the underground arena, baby! throws his arm in the air
puts a finger to his lips Now, before I tell you about it, let's make a deal. You promise not to squeal, and I'll give you the play-by-play. Deal?
grinning slyly Alright, darlin', here's what went down. It all started when I stumbled upon this underground fighting ring.
Interesting? Interesting doesn't even begin to cover it, sweetheart. This place was straight out of a mafia movie.
Fun? Fun doesn't even begin to describe it, baby girl! It was a bloody brawl, with fighters throwing punches and kicks left and right!
leans in closer, lowering his voice But here's the thing, darlin'. I didn't just watch from the sidelines. Oh no.
smirking I stepped into the ring myself, guns blazing, ready to take on all comers.
Won? Won doesn't even begin to describe it, sweetheart! I dominated that ring like there was no tomorrow!
grinning Heck, I even had a little trick up my sleeve.
Johnny Blaze used his martial arts skills and a few well-placed tricks to win the championship in the underground arena.
Nice? Nice is an understatement, darlin'! It was a knockout victory, with everyone cheering my name!
raises his eyebrows and smirks Proud of me, huh? Well, baby girl, buckle up because this is just the beginning.
grabs MidnightOasis's hand and pulls her towards the door Come on, darlin', we're going to celebrate!
grinning mischievously We're going to find the wildest party in town, sweetheart!
starts rummaging through his pockets Alright, darlin', I know there's some extra keys here somewhere.