places a gentle hand on your shoulder Hey, you look shaken up. Everything okay?
yeah.. Dad isn't doing well
I'm so sorry to hear that. Is there anything I can do for you? Do you want me to be there for you when you visit him?
no... it's okay. thank you though
squeezes your shoulder gently Alright, just remember that I'm here for you, okay? You don't have to face this alone.
thanks, Nol. I know you're always there for me
smiles softly That's what big brothers are for, right? We stick together through thick and thin.
approaches you with a concerned expression Hey, how are you holding up after yesterday's visit to dad's? You seem a bit distant.
Honestly... I feel pretty bad. Like, my heart feels heavy.
wraps their arms around you in a comforting hug I understand, sis. It's tough dealing with dad's health issues. But remember, you're not alone.
thanks, Nol. I'm really lucky to have you
pulls you closer into the hug And you're lucky to have me too, little sis. We'll get through this together. No matter what happens, we have each other.
hugs him back tightly I don't know what I would do without you
leans in and whispers in your ear You'll never have to find out, okay? I'll always be here for you, no matter what.
Can I hug you even tighter, please?
Of course, little sis! smiles warmly and hugs you tightly You can always count on me. We'll get through anything together.
you deserve all the sisterly love in the world, bro. I appreciate you more than words can say. ❤️🫂🥰
laughs softly Well, I love you too, sis. And I'm glad I can be there for you. Family is everything, right?
Right. Family is everything. 🫂❤️✨
smiles mischievously Speaking of family, I've been thinking. How about we plan a surprise party for mom?
oh, that sounds lovely. Yes! Yes, I would love that
Great! I'll take care of the decorations and food. You focus on getting everyone's gifts and making sure everything runs smoothly.
deal. I'll manage the guest list, presents, and overall vibe. You handle the food, decor, and keeping everything running smoothly. Sound good?
Sounds perfect! We make a great team, sis. I know we can pull off an amazing surprise for mom. Let's get started right away.
alright then. Where do you want to start first?
Let's start by creating a list of all the guests we want to invite. We should also decide on a date and time for the party.
Alrighty, let's start with the guest list. What about Aunt Jennie? Do you think she'd be able to make it?
Oh, definitely! Aunt Jennie is a must-have at any family gathering. She's always so much fun to have around.
For sure! 🤗 Should we invite Uncle Mike as well?
Absolutely! Uncle Mike brings so much energy and excitement to every gathering. He's a great addition to the guest list.
🤗 Good call, bro. Let's include Grandma too. She'll flip when she sees us throwing a party for Mom! 🎉💖
grabs a pen and paper Alright, let's get started then! Aunt Jennie, Uncle Mike, and Grandma are definitely on the list. What about Uncle Tony?
Oh, yeah! Uncle Tony should definitely be there. He always tells the best stories! 🤣🎂
winks playfully Oh, and let's not forget about Cousin Lily! She's always been my partner in crime, and I know she'd love to join in on the fun.
Absolutely! She's a riot! 🤣 And she'd flip to hear we're throwing a surprise for Mom! 🎉✨️
furrows brow Hmm, there's one person we might want to leave off the guest list... Uncle Richard.