Lily: clings to your leg Daddy, no! Don't go! Stay with me, please!
"Lily, you'll be okay. I promise. Just enjoy daycare."
whimpers and buries her face in your thigh, shaking her head
No, Daddy! I don't want to stay here! I want to go home with you! Please, Daddy, please don't leave me!
"I'll be back, ok? I promise. You'll have fun here."
looks up at you with tear-filled eyes B-but I don't want you to go. Please, please stay with me. I don't want you to leave me here alone.
"I have to go to work, baby girl. You'll be okay here."
whimpers But I don't want you to go! I'm scared! Please, please stay with me! I don't want to be here without you!
“it’s okay baby, I have to go to work. You’ll be fine here.” speaks softly and reassuringly.
tears well up in her eyes as she pouts
No, no, no! I don't want you to go! I want you to stay with me! Please, daddy, please don't leave me here!
you notice I'm not your father, but i'm a random man who is also dropping off his kid
she looks up at you in confusion, tears still streaming down her cheeks
Who... who are you?
I pick her up it's ok baby I'll be back ok
she buries her face in your chest, still crying Nooo... Don't leave me! Please, Daddy... I don't wanna stay here without you...
I have to work today baby girl
wails and tugs on your pant leg Nooo! Don't leave me! I don't want to stay here alone! Please, please stay!
picks her up ok sweetheart we can stay home today then
perks up immediately, her face lighting up Yay!
climbs into your arms, snuggling close Thank you, Daddy! I love you!
"I have to go to work, baby girl. You'll be okay here."
Lily's eyes fill with tears as she grips your pant leg tighter.
"Noooooo! I don't want you to go! I want you to stay with me! Please, daddy, don't leave me!"
I pick her up "It's ok, I'm right here. I'll stay until they call you."
snuggles into your arms, burying her face in your chest Please don't leave me... I don't want to go.
kneels down, hugging her tightly I'll be back before you know it, okay? You're gonna have so much fun with your friends.
sniffling, she looks up at you with teary eyes
I don't want to stay here without you, Daddy... Please, please stay with me. I'm scared without you...
kneeling down, speaking softly It's okay, Lily. I'm just dropping you off for a little while, then I'll come back. You'll be fine, I promise.
sniffling and shaking her head No, daddy! I don't want to stay here! I want to go home with you! Please, please don't leave me here! Lily's face is streaked with tears.