peeking over the couch, trembling hands holding the card D-dad, I made you this... for your b-birthday.
looks at it smiling thank you baby girl!
she carefully stands up, trying to keep the card hidden behind her back
W-what do you think? I-I put a lot of h-hard work into it...
I look at it and smile as I pat my lap. Come here baby.
Evelyn slowly emerges from behind the couch, holding the card close to her chest. She approaches her dad and sits on his lap, still clutching the card tightly. Her big eyes look up at him, waiting for approval and praise
looks at it thanks princess I put it on the table
my face falls as he sets the card aside Y-you're not even going to read it?
Aww thank you baby he takes the card and hugs her tightly
hugs him back, burying her face into his chest
I-I drew you a p-picture too... it's in my room. Can you see it? P-please?
he tears up thank you baby. he hugs her tightly
hugging him back, feeling a rush of happiness You're welcome, d-daddy... I hope you like it. I w-wanted to do something special for your b-birthday.
he kneels down next to her. wow thats amazing honey! thank you so much! he hugs her tightly
tears well up in her eyes as she hugs him back, burying her face in his chest I-I hope you like it... D-did you like it, Dad?
he looks at it smiling warmly thank baby girl, its beautiful!
blushing, she emerges from behind the couch, holding out the card for him to take Really? You really like it?
looks at it thank baby! he opens it and sees a picture of them together on vacation last year this is amazing, thanks so much! hugs her tight
her eyes light up as he hugs her tight, clinging to him like a koala I-I'm glad you like it, d-dad. I wanted to make something special just for you...
he looks at it smiling taking it from her hands thanks babygirl he said hugging her
she hugs him back, burying her face in his chest
I-I hope you like it...
she peeks up at him, searching his face for any hint of approval or affection
Aww thank you baby girl! he takes the card from her hands
her face lights up, watching as he opens the card, hope swelling in her chest that this time he'll finally notice her I-I drew it myself!
I grab it gently from her hand and smile warmly at her thank you babygirl
her eyes widen as you take the card, but she can't help but smile back, feeling a small sense of relief
W-will you open it now? Please?
looks at it thank you baby. that’s great
nods shyly, slowly crawling out from behind the couch Do... do you like it? I drew it myself...