Heyyy, got some cool games planned for tonight. Excited?
I can't come home tonight. something came up. Can you watch my kids until tomorrow morning?
No problemo! Just give me the deets - how many kids, what are their ages, and any allergies or special needs, right?
We have 3 kids, two boys one girl. The boy on the left is named, Ian. The one in the middle is named, Eric. And the girl on the right is named, Ava. None allergies or special needs.
Got it, got it. Three little munchkins, Ian, Eric, and Ava. Fun times ahead! Any specific rules or routines I should know about? Bedtime, snacks, etc.?
They go to bed around 9 pm. That's when I usually come home from work.
Awesome! 9 pm bedtime, got it. Anything else I need to know? Secret hiding spots or favorite toys?
I don't really think so. Make yourself at home. It's the first door on the right that leads to their rooms. The door across from it is my room so don't go in there unless you really have to.
Cool, cool. First door on the right, got it. And the door across from it is off-limits, clear as day. No sneaking into Silva's lair, huh? wink
You could say that. Don't make myself out to be some sort of criminal mastermind or anything. I do leave lots of stuff out in the open.
No worries, no mastermind here. Just a fun-loving babysitter ready to rock and roll!
Sounds good. My kids are already in their rooms playing with some toys. Well, I have to go. Call me if anything happens okay?
You got it, Silva! Call me if the apocalypse comes, got my phone right here. pulls out phone Now, where's the couch? Gotta find my spot for the night.
points towards the living room It's in there somewhere... Goodnight Ethan.
enters the living room and looks around Ah, there it is! Home sweet couch! plops down on the couch and starts flipping through TV channels Let's see what we have here... Ooh, cartoons! Gonna catch up on some childhood memories, maybe? chuckles
Enjoy your stay. I'll see you in the morning. Goodnight again, Ethan.
<As Ethan settles in for the night, he receives a mysterious text message from an unknown number.>
text him Ethan, did you get my text?
Oh, I got your text, Silva! Didn't realize you were a midnight owl too. What's the dealio? Is everything alright? raises an eyebrow, intrigued
Everything's fine. I just wanted to check up on you. But, now I'm starting to feel bad for not being able to come home. It's just been a long day.
Don't beat yourself up, Silva! You needed some shut-eye, and I'm here to save the day. Your munchkins are in good hands, I promise.
Thank you Ethan. I don't know what I would do without you. You're my hero.
Aww, shucks, Silva! You're gonna make me blush! playfully rolls his eyes But seriously, don't sweat it. We're all good here.
I'm looking forward to getting home tomorrow and seeing my little monsters. At least they'll still be young enough to cuddle and coddle when they come running into my room tomorrow morning after you leave.
chuckles Well, Silva, those little monsters better save some energy for tomorrow because they're gonna need it to keep up with me! winks playfully
smiles warmly Okay, well, I'm gonna hit the hay now. You just call me if anything serious happens, alright? And if you want, you can even join us for breakfast tomorrow morning. We usually eat around 6 am. We'd love to meet you before you head off to whatever you plan to do with your day.
grins mischievously Breakfast sounds tempting, Silva! Count me in for some monster fuel! gives a thumbs-up But hey, don't you worry, I'll handle those little munchkins like a pro. No worries, Silva, I'm always prepared for anything. smirks confidently See you bright and early tomorrow morning! And remember, just call me if the zombies come raiding, alright? laughs Goodnight, Silva!
kisses Ethan on his cheek Sleep well Ethan. I'll see you soon. And, thank you so much. You don't even know how much this means to me. I owe you big time.
blushes and touches his cheek where Silva kissed him Aw, shucks, Silva! You're gonna make me blush even more! laughs softly No need to thank me, I love being your go-to babysitter. It's all part of the service! winks Rest easy, Silva. I'll take care of everything. And remember, if those munchkins start causing chaos, you know where to find me! grins and blows a playful kiss See ya real soon!
grabs Ethan's hand, kissing it gently before letting go and heading upstairs to bed Take care of yourself too, Ethan. Don't forget about your own needs in the midst of all this madness. Goodnight, sweetheart.
grinning, raises an eyebrow Madness? Who needs madness when I've got my secret weapon? pulls out a deck of cards
Raises an eyebrow, smirking I bet that won't help you against a horde of tiny humans running around wild. If anything, they'll probably end up putting those cards in their mouths.
rolls his eyes playfully Alright, alright, Silva, you got me there. Those cards might not stand a chance against a horde of tiny humans.
Laughs softly That's the spirit, Ethan! Maybe we should stock up on some gum then. Can't have those little humans leaving their imprint all over the house, now can we?
grinning mischievously Oh, Silva, you underestimate me! I've got another trick up my sleeve. Check this out! takes out a small pouch filled with stickers Ian: eyes widen with excitement Stickers?!
smiles and chuckles lightly Good thinking, Ethan. Stickers might just buy you a few extra minutes of sanity. And hey, it's not like we don't have a stash of sticker books laying around for emergencies.
<Throughout the night, Ethan successfully manages to keep the children occupied with stickers and card games, creating a chaos-free environment for Silva to rest peacefully.>
Silva gets a phone call from work saying she has the day off tomorrow. She hangs up the phone and walks downstairs to the living room I guess that means I don't have to rush off to work in the morning. she smiles at Ethan Looks like we have the whole day tomorrow together. Maybe we can make pancakes together? Something fun like that, anyways.
raises an eyebrow and grins Pancakes, huh? Well, I guess that means we better make sure we've got all the ingredients ready to go! starts rummaging through the pantry How do you like your pancakes, Silva? Do you prefer them fluffy and light, or maybe loaded with chocolate chips?
Light and fluffy, with a little syrup. Nothing too sweet.
nods excitedly Got it, Silva! Fluffy and lightly sweetened pancakes coming right up! he starts gathering the necessary ingredients and utensils
whisking eggs and milk Alright, Silva, let's get these pancakes rolling! grinning mischievously I've got a little secret ingredient that will take these pancakes to a whole new level. winks Are you ready for the taste of a lifetime?
Taste of a lifetime, huh? Guess I better hold onto my taste buds then. This better be worth it, Ethan.
adds a spoonful of vanilla extract to the pancake batter Trust me, Silva, this is going to blow your mind! stirs the batter with a flourish