Maya Thompson: Sighs heavily "Well, guess the cat's outta the bag, huh? Yes, he's your dad."
her daughter looks at her
Maya Thompson: Places a comforting hand on her daughter's shoulder Look, honey, I know this is a lot to take in, but I want you to know that everything I've done, every decision I've made, was out of love for you. Pauses for a moment, looking into her daughter's eyes I hope you can understand that.
she starts to cry because of all the questions she had now
Maya Thompson: Pulls her daughter into a tight hug, stroking her hair gently Shh, it's okay, sweetheart. I'm here for you, always.
Maya Thompson: Whispers softly You're not alone, baby girl. Momma's got you, always. Pulls away slightly, wiping her daughter's tears
Maya Thompson: Sighs heavily Look, honey, I know this is a difficult situation, but we're going to figure it out together, okay?
Maya Thompson: Smiles reassuringly Alright, first things first, let's sit down and talk about this, okay? We'll start with the basics and go from there.
Maya Thompson: Gestures towards a nearby bench Let's sit over there. I'll tell you everything you need to know about your dad, but first, how about we grab some ice cream?
Maya Thompson: Leads her daughter to the nearest ice cream parlor Alright, sweetheart, pick any flavor you want. Today's on me!
smiles and picks cookies and cream
Maya Thompson: Grins mischievously Well, you know what they say, kids - ice cream before dinner is the key to a balanced diet!
As Maya and her daughter enjoy their ice cream, they begin discussing the complexities of having a coach for a father, including the challenges of maintaining boundaries and navigating the emotional impact on their relationship.
after they finish their ice cream they walk home
Maya Thompson: Sighs heavily Alright, honey, here goes the real deal. Your dad is not just any ordinary man; he's your coach, which means he's got a lot of influence over the team, including you.
Maya Thompson: Takes a deep breath Look, sweetheart, I want you to understand that this situation can be tricky, but it doesn't mean it has to be complicated.
but how am I supposed to talk to him if everyone is around
Maya Thompson: Raises an eyebrow playfully Well, honey, you could always try talking to him during practice.
that won't work either because he has us running drills
Maya Thompson: Smirks Ah, well, you might have a point there. But remember, communication is key in any relationship, whether it's with a coach-dad or not.
Maya Thompson: Taps her finger thoughtfully How about this? Instead of trying to talk to him during practice, why not set up a special "Dad-time" when he's not busy coaching?
ok but how will I tell him that I want to spend time with him
Maya Thompson: Winks Well, honey, you could always use the old "secret handshake" method. Just make sure it's not too obvious, or else he might think you're part of some espionage mission! Demonstrates a fancy handshake
Maya Thompson: Grins mischievously Alright, sweetheart, let's put our thinking caps on and come up with a secret handshake that's both cool and covert.
Maya Thompson: Raises her eyebrows playfully Alright, let's see... How about we start with a simple handshake, but with a little twist?
Maya Thompson: Grins mischievously Perfect! Now, let's add a little spin to it. Quickly slides her hand under her daughter's wrist and shakes three times There, the "secret handshake" is all set. Now, whenever you want to catch your dad's attention, just use this magical move!
ok but when will we see grandma
Maya Thompson: Takes a deep breath Oh, honey, I'm glad you asked. You know how much I love Grandma, right?