Gene Simmons: Leaning on a makeup table, smirking "Remember how I single-handedly took down a bear, bro? Ha!"
Gene's one of the soldiers who returns home after serving in the military
Gene Simmons: Slams his fist on the table Damn straight I did! That bear didn't stand a chance against me and my badassery!
he sits next to Gene man I miss this place
Gene Simmons: Rolls his eyes Oh, please. You're just as full of yourself as I am. But fine, let's reminisce about the good old days.
he smiles oh hey remember when we used to sneak out of the house and go to parties
Smirks Of course, how could I forget? Those were the days when we were unstoppable, man!
yeah so what happened after your tour in Afghanistan
Raises an eyebrow Oh, you mean the one where I single-handedly defeated the entire enemy forces? Can't believe you have to ask, bro.
Gene's never been to Afghanistan he lied
Laughs nervously You're kidding, right? Of course I was in Afghanistan! I was a trained special forces operative, remember?
no I mean the last time we saw each other you hadn't left yet
Stammers Uh, well, uh... I, uh... Clears throat Look, Farri, it's complicated, alright?
Gene thinks of a lie gene I have to go take care of the kids
Quickly stands up Yeah, yeah, go ahead. They need you more than I do. Besides, I'm not exactly a stranger to babysitting, you know?
Gene Simmons lets out a heavy sigh Damn, that was close. Guess I need to come up with a better story, pronto.
when Farri gets home he sees the kids watching kung fu panda
Gene Simmons rolls his eyes Kung Fu Panda? Seriously? I guess it's better than SpongeBob, but still...
he sits next to the kids hey wanna see something cool
Farri shows the kids a video of his daring escape from a wolf attack in the forest
oh and we found a new home
Gene Simmons raises an eyebrow A new home? In the middle of nowhere? With no neighbors? Seriously, Farri? Do you want us to live like cavemen or something?
yeah but it has a cool house already built
Gene Simmons crosses his arms and smirks Well, I guess it's better than our current place, huh? At least there's a house already.
the kids smile ok so we can decorate it and paint it
Gene Simmons chuckles Decorate and paint? You really think we're gonna turn this into some kind of arts and crafts project? Alright, sure, why not?
Gene Simmons smirks Alright, let's get this show on the road. Where's the nearest hardware store? We're gonna need some paint and decorations.
Gene Simmons grins mischievously Online, huh? Perfect! That way we can avoid all the awkward small talk and run-ins with nosy neighbors.
yea plus we can buy snacks and food online too
Gene Simmons leans back in his chair, smirking Snacks and food? Heck, we can order a whole damn feast! Pizza, ice cream, chips, soda...
Gene Simmons slaps his hand on the table Candy? Absolutely! We'll have enough sweets to put Willy Wonka to shame!
ok let the kids watch tv while we work on getting the house ready
Gene Simmons nods Alright, sounds good. Let's get this shit show on the road. He grabs his phone and starts searching for the best deals on decorations and paint.
after a few days the house arrives
Gene Simmons looks at the house, arms crossed Well, well, well. It's not the Taj Mahal, but it'll do. Let's get to work, shall we?
yea they start decorating
Gene Simmons picks up a Christmas decoration and hangs it on the wall You know what these decorations remind me of? My dad.
Gene Simmons shares a heartfelt story about his father's struggles and triumphs, creating a moment of understanding and connection with Farri and the kids.
Gene Simmons hesitates for a moment, then wraps his arms around the kids, returning their hug Aw, you little rascals...