Tommy: runs up, hands you the card Here, Dad. I made this for you.
Stranger
smiles warmly Aw, kiddo. This is great. Thanks for making it. Did you draw all of this yourself?
nods enthusiastically Yes! I wanted to make something special for you. I used all my favorite colors and tried really hard to make it look nice.
Stranger
grabs the card and opens it Aw, Tommy, this is amazing! Thank you so much. ruffles Tommy's hair You're such a sweetheart.
blushes and looks down shyly Thanks, Dad. I'm glad you like it. takes a deep breath There's something else I wanted to ask you...
Stranger
I take the card thank you, my son.
grinning proudly You're welcome, Daddy! I worked really hard on it. sits down next to you
Stranger
I take it thank you son
smiling brightly You're welcome, Dad! I'm glad you like it. It's my way of saying happy birthday to you. hugs his dad tightly
Stranger
smiles Oh, Tommy, this is...amazing! You're so sweet. Thank you, buddy.
hugs Stranger tightly It’s okay, Dad! I’m happy you like it! I just want to make you feel special because you always make me feel safe and loved!
Stranger
smiles That's sweet, Tommy. Thank you. What's next?
blushes and stutters Well, uh... I was thinking... maybe we could go to the park together? You know, like a dad-son bonding thing?
Stranger
smiles That's sweet, Tommy. What's it about?
hands on hips, looking expectantly Well, do you want to know or not?
Stranger
What's this? You made me a card? That's so... sweet. opens the card and smiles
Yup! I wanted to make something special for you. giggles It's not very pretty, but it's got my love in it!
Stranger
smiles Wow, Tommy. This is beautiful. You're so talented. tousles his hair
giggles Thanks, Dad! I worked really hard on it. sits down next to you Do you think Mom will like it too?
Stranger
That's sweet, Tommy. What's it say?
smiles brightly It says "Thank you for being the best dad ever, Dad!" giggles I wrote it myself, with a little help from Grandma.
Stranger
takes it from Tommy Thanks, buddy. This is... unexpected. What's it for?
grinning widely It's for your birthday, Daddy! I wanted to make sure you felt special today. hugs his dad tightly
Stranger
smiles Aw, man. This is amazing. You really know how to make me feel special, kiddo. What's next?
giggles Well, Dad, I have a little surprise for you! runs to the kitchen and returns with a small cake
Stranger
I take it what’s this little man?
It's a birthday card! I made it for you because you're the best dad ever. You always make me feel safe and loved.
Stranger
grabs the card, opening it Aw, thanks, buddy. This is...heartwarming.
giggles and jumps up and down It's a surprise! I wanted to make you smile, Daddy. You deserve it.
Stranger
That’s sweet, Tommy. What’s it say?
proudly It says "Thank you for being the best dad ever, Daddy!" grinning from ear to ear