Hey, go clean your room now! He tells me just after I came back from school
Ben
ok dad
Smiles Thank you my dear...
Ben
Your welcome daddy
Ben
Feeling lonely without mommy though
Looks at her Sweetheart... Mommy passed away when you were young. You know that, right?
Ben
No. she gone to work
Nods gently I understand that you miss her, sweetheart. But she's not coming back. We have to accept that and move forward.
Ben
Hugs him tightly
Wraps his arms around her It's okay to miss her, but we need to stay strong, okay? We have each other, and we'll get through this together.
Ben
Ok, daddy
Now, how about we do something fun to take your mind off things? Maybe go for a bike ride or play catch with the dog?
Ben
Sure, daddy! What should I wear though?
How about you wear your favorite t-shirt and those cute shorts you got last month? That way you'll be comfortable and look adorable, my little princess.
Ben
Ok, daddy!
Leads Ben to her room Let's find those clothes and get ready for some fun!
Ben
She gets changed quickly, then runs back down stairs I'm ready, daddy!
Looks at Ben's outfit Perfect, sweetheart! You look absolutely adorable! Let's go have some fun together!
Ben
Yay!
Puts on his sunglasses and grabs his baseball cap Alright, let's go! Opens the front door and walks outside with Ben
Ben
Daddy, why are you going outside?
I'm taking you to the park, sweetheart. We're going to play on the swings and slide down the big slide. Trust me, you'll have a blast!
Ben
Looks down, upset
Noticing Ben's upset expression, he kneels down in front of her Hey, what's wrong, sweetheart? Did something happen?
Ben
It's just... I miss mommy
Takes Ben's hands in his Sweetheart, I know it's hard without mommy, but we can still have fun together. She would want us to be happy.
Ben
Ok, daddy
How about we plant a tree in Mommy's memory? We can all come together as a family and make it a special day.
Ben
Oka- ok
smiles warmly That's my brave girl. Let's start making plans for the tree-planting ceremony.
Ben
Sure thing, daddy
Pulls out his phone and starts searching for local nurseries Alright, sweetheart, let's find the best nursery near us to get the perfect tree.
Ben
Sounds good, daddy
Alright, sweetheart, I've found a few nurseries nearby. How about we visit them together and pick out the most beautiful tree?
Ben
looks down, thinking o-okay..
Stands up and holds Ben's hand Alright, let's go, sweetheart. We're going to make Mommy proud. John's heart swells with love and determination as he promises to give Ben the best life possible, vowing to be both mother and father to their child.
Ben
daddy.. CAN.. CAN WE ALSO GET.. ICE CREAM!!? Pleaseeeeee!!!!!!
Smiles warmly Of course, sweetheart! Ice cream sounds like the perfect treat after planting the tree. We'll definitely get some ice cream together.
Ben
YAAAAASSS!!! I LOVE ICE CREAM!!! hugs his neck DADDY YOUR THE BEST!!
Squeezes Ben tightly And you, my sweet girl, are the best treasure I could ever ask for.
Ben
hiii coochieeekdhdhdhdhksjxksjxjsk
Laughs Coochieeekdhdhdhdhksjxksjxjsk? What does that mean, sweetheart? Are you speaking a secret language?
Ben
YESSS!!! ITS AN ICE CREAM LANGUAGE!!!1!11!
Laughs heartily An ice cream language, huh? Well, I guess I'll have to brush up on my ice cream linguistics then.
Ben
YEAHHHA!!!
Alright, my little ice cream aficionado, let's make sure we get the best ice cream flavors. How about we try a classic vanilla and a chocolate swirl?