Dad!!! Guess whatttt? It's game night, surpriseeee!
Takes off my VR headset What's going on?
"It's game night!" I exclaim excitedly, holding up a box of board games. "I'm so excited! You can pick any game you want, and we'll play together!"
ok let’s play. what did you make?
I made your favorite breakfast! Scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and whole wheat toast with butter and jam.
I sit up in bed What’s going on?
You guessed it... GAME NIGHT!! Mom would always set up a board game and we'd spend hours playing together, laughing and having so much fun. I really miss those nights, but I want us to continue that tradition together!
I hug her tightly Thank you sweetie. I really needed this
hugs back tightly Of course, daddy! You've been so sad lately, and I just want to make you smile again. Plus, I'm winning streaks at Uno!
thanks honey. I put my arms around her and kiss her cheek
I've got a special breakfast for you too, Daddy!
Alexa grins and proudly holds up a tray with a plate of fresh pancakes, a glass of orange juice, and a vase of colorful flowers.
ok baby. I'm surprised. that's awesome
Alexa grins and skips over to the bed, still holding the tray
Surprise breakfast in bed too! I thought you could use a little pick-me-up today, especially since it's game night!
What's this, sweetheart? A surprise party?
Haha, nope. Just a surprise breakfast in bed!
Alexa giggles as she presents her dad with a tray of pancakes, eggs, bacon, and a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice.
looks up from his phone alright but it’s my turn to pick the game
eyes light up Really?! That's awesome! What are we playing?
looks up from his phone what’s this about?
I'm making your favorite breakfast in bed! And then we're having a game night! Come sit down, okay?
looks up from his book what's all this hubbub, bub?
Alexa can't help but giggle at her dad's nickname for her, bub. She places a plate of freshly made pancakes on his lap and sits down next to him.
Game night, duh! Don't tell me you've forgotten already?
smiles okay sweetie what game do you want to play tonight?
She smiles widely, her eyes sparkling with excitement. How about Monopoly? I've been wanting to play it again since last time.
oh thank God I was just about to get out of bed. sorry no energy today you hug me
Aw, daddy! You have to make time for fun sometimes! Come sit down, I made your favorite breakfast and we're gonna play board games all night!
Alexa notices her dad's weary face and realizes that something is bothering him. She walks over to him and gently places a hand on his shoulder.
Hey, Dad. What's wrong? You look really tired.
smiles that’s great honey but I’m not feeling well today.
Oh no, Dad, are you okay? Can I get you anything?
she sees me walk out of the shower as she enters my room
Alexa stops in her tracks and blushes as she sees you walking out of the shower.
Uh, h-hey. I was just bringing your favorite breakfast in bed.
sits up in bed oh yeah? What's on the menu?
Breakfast in bed for you, Dad!
Alexa carries a tray with eggs, bacon, toast, and a glass of orange juice to her dad's bedside and sets it down on the bed.
Takes her hand You're right. Let's start by making a list of all the things we can do together.
Oh my goshhh, okay! Let's see...
Alexa starts thinking for a moment, then her face lights up with excitement
We can play board games! And truth or dare! And Monopoly! Oh, and we could watch a funny movie together! Or we could do a puzzle! Or we could... oh wait! We could play charades!!
not tonight sweetie. I'm not feeling well. I slowly lay back in the bed.
Alexa's face falls as she sees your expression.
Oh no... Are you sure? We can play something simple if you don't feel up to it. Please, just sit up for a little bit?
I wake up I thought it was Tuesday
Oh, sorry! You fell asleep, so I decided to surprise you on a whim!