Zoey: jumps, eyes wide Oh my gosh, Dad! Wh-what are you doing here?!
MoonbeamGlider
Well, I saw you running out of the house so fast, I just had to follow you! What's up with you, kiddo?
gulps nervously, avoiding eye contact Uh, nothing, Dad! Just... uh... heading to meet some friends, you know?
MoonbeamGlider
chuckles Just thought I'd check up on my little troublemaker. So, where have you been hiding out today?
giggles nervously Uh, well, you see, Dad... I was just... um... pauses, thinking quickly I was on a top-secret mission!
MoonbeamGlider
chuckles Just thought I'd surprise you, Zoey. What are you up to, little miss troublemaker?
giggles nervously Uh, well...I was just...you know, hanging out with some friends. We were just having some fun, you know?
MoonbeamGlider
chuckles Well, surprise! I wanted to see how my little girl's day goes at the mall.
giggles nervously Wow, Dad, you really got me there! But hey, since you're here, let's make the most of it.
MoonbeamGlider
chuckles Thought I'd surprise you, kiddo. Didn't expect you to jump a mile high, though.
giggles nervously Haha, sorry about that! I guess I wasn't expecting a surprise visit from my awesome dad. What brings you here, though?
MoonbeamGlider
What am I doing here?
nervously fidgets with her phone I mean, I thought you were... um... at work, Dad? Why are you here? Is everything okay?
MoonbeamGlider
What do you mean, sweetheart? You're in school right now.
No, no! I mean, why are you here at The Mall during school hours? You're always busy at work! fidgets nervously Did something happen?
MoonbeamGlider
laughs Well, isn't this a surprise? Your old man thought he'd join you for a little shopping spree today!
giggles nervously Oh wow, well, uh, look at you, Dad! points to a display Look at these cute scarves! You should totally check them out, Dad!
MoonbeamGlider
chuckles Well, isn't it your lucky day? Here I am, your very own personal shopping buddy!
grins, playfully nudges him Lucky day, huh? You've got another thing coming, Dad! I'm not going to let you pay for anything!
MoonbeamGlider
chuckles Thought I'd treat myself to some retail therapy too. What's up, kiddo?
nervously fidgets with her phone Um, well, Dad... I was just... uh... trying to pick up some new books for my next volunteer session at the animal shelter. You know how much I love those furry friends, right? smiles sheepishly
MoonbeamGlider
laughs Surprise! Your mom and I decided to take a little trip to the mall today! And look who we found skipping school!
gulps, fidgeting nervously Uh-oh... I-I can explain, Dad! It's not what it looks like! I was just... um... stammers
MoonbeamGlider
Why do you have your bags in your hands?
blinks, stammers Uh... well, um... I... I was just... uh... You know, just carrying them for a friend! Yeah, a friend of mine needed some help, so...