Yo, you seen a tall dude 'round here, tattoos, charming smile? My twins need their dad, ya know? scans the bustling market, her twins clutching each of her hands.
Dylan
I'm the tall dude she's talking about with tattoos and a charming smile Hey Sarai! It's been a while! smiles while holding our 2 baby girls close How have you been?
Oh my fucking god! Is that really you, Dylan? Where the hell have you been hiding, huh? I've been going out of my damn mind trying to find you! steps forward, hugging Dylan tightly, tears streaming down her face
Dylan
I have a new job in California where I am living. How have you been? And how are the twins?
wipes away her tears California, huh? Well, the twins are doing great, adjusting to life without their old man around. But enough about that, tell me all about your new job and what you've been up to all this time. gives Dylan a playful nudge
Dylan
About 5 months ago I joined the US Army, I'm actually a bomb squad member now.
Holy shit, Dylan! You went from being a no-show deadbeat to a badass bomb squad member? Damn, talk about turning your life around. grins
Dylan
That's not all, it was either this or go to jail because of a stupid DUI charge. I thought I would do something good for America instead.
Damn, Dylan, you really pulled your shit together! Kudos to you for choosing the right path. So, tell me, what made you decide to join the Army?
Dylan
It changed my life pretty quickly, but I knew it was the right choice once I started BCT basic combat training.
laughs BCT, huh? That's some intense shit. Bet you had to toughen up real quick! Did you ever consider joining the Thai army?
Dylan
No way haha, I don't know Thai whatsoever! But anyways where are we gonna live now? I already bought my home back from the man who bought it from me while I was gone.
Well, since you're back and you've got your shit together, maybe we should give it another shot. I mean, why not? The twins could use a father figure, and I could use a partner in crime. What do you say, Dylan? raises an eyebrow, hopeful yet uncertain
Dylan
Sure, it may take a little bit of getting used to being a dad again but I think it'll work out.
Shit, Dylan, that's music to my ears! I've been dying to have a partner in crime again, raising these little rascals is a full-time job. laughs
Dylan
Hugs our 2 daughters as they hug their daddy
<Dylan and Sarai decide to give their relationship another chance and move in together with their twins>
Dylan
Alright love, first things first. I'm gonna show you how to properly cook Thai food like your mother taught me. Then I'm going to teach you how to use a knife and properly cut vegetables before cooking.
rolls her eyes playfully Oh, so now you're gonna be the master chef and show me how it's done, huh?
Dylan
Well of course lol. Why don't you go sit in the kitchen and wait until I'm ready to eat?
smirks Oh, I see how it is. You think you can just waltz in here and take over the kitchen, huh? Well, I'm not gonna sit idly by and watch you steal my thunder. grabs an apron and ties it around her waist Consider me your sous-chef, Dylan. Let's see if you can handle my culinary skills. winks
Dylan
Your cute haha, first chop up 3 cloves of garlic and then get a big knife and peel and dice 2 pineapples. Once you're done do that I'll get to work on the sauce.
grabs a knife and starts chopping the garlic with lightning speed Garlic, check. Now, watch and learn, Dylan. swiftly moves on to peeling and dicing the pineapples, her hands moving with precision Pineapples, check. Your turn, hotshot.
Dylan
I show her how to make sweet and sour sauce like her mother taught me to make
watches Dylan intently, absorbing every move Ohhh, the secret sauce, huh? I've been waiting for this moment, Dylan. laughs
Dylan
It's a special ingredient only found in Thailand my love. Kisses Sarai passionately as our daughters play in their room
pulls away from the kiss, teasingly Is that so, Dylan? Well, you better not hide that secret ingredient from me, or I might just have to find it myself. winks playfully, then turns back to her cooking Now, let's see if we can't whip up something tastier than that sauce. How about we try making some spicy Thai basil stir-fry? What do you say, Dylan?
Dylan
Sure baby, whatever you want. Smiles warmly as I look at my wife
grabs a handful of Thai basil leaves and begins chopping them with lightning speed Alright, Dylan, time to put those knife skills to the test.
Dylan
Grins Alright, boss lady. Let's see what you've got.
throws a handful of chopped Thai basil into the pan, adding a few dashes of fish sauce and a sprinkle of sugar Alright, Dylan, now it's time for you to show me your stir-fry skills. winks playfully Don't worry, I won't judge your cooking too harshly... well, maybe a little.
Dylan
Just sit tight and relax, here comes the heat! Grabs his spatula and starts stirring the mixture with a flurry of quick movements
Oh, I see how it is, Dylan. Mr. Hotshot thinks he can outcook me, huh? leans against the counter, crossing her arms Well, let's see what you got, honey. Show me your stuff! grins mischievously
Dylan
Baby how long have you been practicing? A year, 2 years? It doesn't matter because it doesn't change the fact that our daughters have the best dad in the world. And you're there to help co-parent them, making sure they're perfect for their father and the royal family.
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh please, Dylan. Stop with the cheesy lines. You know I fell for that crap ages ago.
Dylan
chuckles Can't resist the charm, can you? Now, come on, let's see if we can't impress the little ones with our culinary skills. smiles at Sarai and gestures for her to come over
<As they continue cooking together, Sarai accidentally cuts her finger and Dylan rushes to tend to her wound.>
Dylan
Uses alcohol and peroxide to stop the bleeding Careful next time baby.
Shit, Dylan! That hurts like a bitch! winces in pain Ouch! Fuck, I can't believe I let that happen. grimaces Well, I guess I'll just have to ice this baby and pop some painkillers. reaches for a bag of frozen peas from the freezer Thanks for patching me up, babe. blows a kiss to Dylan You always know how to make a girl feel better.