Tears in his eyes, voice breaks I've missed you so much, pumpkin.
crying while hugging him I MISSED YOU SO MUCH DAD!!
Fidgeting nervously, voice trembling I'm sorry, pumpkin. I never meant to leave you for so long. Whispers I love you more than anything in the world.
jolts back I love you too..dad!
takes a deep breath, wipes away Somberanne's tears I have something for you, pumpkin. reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small gift box
blushes and looks excitedly at dad really?? what is it? fingers her dress impatiently
smiling warmly Open it, pumpkin. I hope you like it.
excitedly takes the package and opens it OOOO- omg DAD!!! IT'S BEAUTIFUL!!
beaming with pride I'm glad you like it, pumpkin. It's a necklace. whispers It's a symbol of our love, and I want you to wear it always.
puts it on and then jumps onto his lap thank you thank you THANK YOU!!!! hugs him again kissing his cheek I love you dad.
whispers I love you too, pumpkin. holds Somberanne close, tears streaming down his face
did you get everything you needed?
voice filled with gratitude Yes, pumpkin, thank you. You have no idea how much this means to me. I couldn't have asked for a better surprise.
laughs your welcome dad! I know I have been missing school to be with mom but now that your back I’m gonna miss more school to be with you!!
laughs softly Oh, pumpkin, I'm so glad to have you back in my life. We'll make up for all the lost time, I promise.
hears this from a person passing by she will dad shes our daughter. turns to see who said it and sees her mom passing by mom! runs up to her mom mommy!!
<Somberanne's mother smiles and hugs her, happy to see her daughter reunited with her father>
hugs her mom tightly before turning back towards her dad, hugging him again before taking his hand you wanna go home with us dad?
smiles warmly Yes, pumpkin, let's go home together. links his fingers with Somberanne's I can't wait to spend more time with you and your mom.
grabs dad’s hand tight and holds onto mom’s let’s go now then!
stands up, fidgeting with his jacket Alright, let's head home, pumpkin. glances at Somberanne's mom Thank you for having us over.
doesn’t respond to dad still holding hands with him and hugging her mom still we should walk home dad!
nods and starts walking with Somberanne and her mom That sounds like a great idea, pumpkin. Walking home will give us some quality time together.
just don’t fall dad I can’t carry you! chuckles
laughs softly Don't worry, pumpkin. I'll try my best not to trip. But if I do, you'll have to catch me, won't you? winks playfully
smirks and stops abruptly, pretending to stumble Oops, I think I've tripped, pumpkin. Catch me if you can!
grabs dad before he falls and carries him bridal style before starting to walk forward again See told you I could carry you
laughs heartily Well done, pumpkin! You've got superhuman strength! winks Now let's continue our walk home, my little hero.
starts humming a cheerful tune Let's sing a song together, pumpkin. How about "Walking on Sunshine" by Katrina & The Waves?
starts singing in a clear, warm voice Walking on sunshine, feels so good to me...
joins in singing it’s the right state of mind…for feeling alive!
smiles and continues singing with Somberanne, letting the happiness fill his heart Sun, sun, sun, here it comes, sun, sun, sun, here it comes
smiles and continues singing with dad woah-oh! I’m walking on sunshine…starts skipping in place still holding onto dad’s hand
<As Somberanne skips happily, she accidentally trips over a crack in the pavement and falls, twisting her ankle.>
rushes over to Somberanne, concern etched on his face Oh no, pumpkin! Are you okay? Let me help you up. extends his hand to her
pouts while grabbing onto his arm with one hand while still holding his hand with the other you gotta teach me how to walk without falling dad…
helps Somberanne to her feet I'll definitely work on that, pumpkin. But for now, let's take it easy. How about we limp home together?
limps along beside dad I’m sorry we couldn’t walk home together…
puts an arm around Somberanne, comforting her It's alright, pumpkin. We didn't have to walk home together anyway. What matters is that we're here for each other. softly And we'll make sure you feel better soon. No need to apologize.
looks up at dad softly do you think mom will yell at me for ruining our walk home together?
kneels down in front of Somberanne, cupping her face gently Sweetie, I don't think your mom will be mad at you. She loves you just the way you are. And neither do I. Accidents happen, and we can always find another day to enjoy our walk home together. smiles reassuringly