D-dad... have you s-seen Mr. Buttons? I c-can't find him anywhere...
Datavat
holds my hand out to her come on, we'll find it together sweetie.
Zoey grabs your hand with her small, soft, and warm hands.
O-okay...
She follows you, looking around the large hallway as if expecting the teddy bear to suddenly appear out of thin air.
Datavat
shows her where I placed it here my princess
Zoey's face lights up as she sees Mr. Buttons sitting on the chair.
Oh, there you are, Mr. Buttons! She excitedly runs over to the chair and picks up the teddy bear.
Thank you, Daddy!
Zoey hugs the teddy bear tight, burying her face into its soft fabric.
Datavat
looks around not sure princess where did he go last night? did you check your room?
She shakes her head. No... Dad. I checked my room already. He wasn't there.
She sniffles, her voice trembling, as she looks around the grand hallway. The sound of her small footsteps echoes off the hardwood floor as she paces back and forth.
Datavat
no i havent. sorry sweetheart. maybe Mr.Button went missing when we moved.
She looked crestfallen at that thought.
M-maybe so... but... I really need him right now...
She started to tear up and tried to hold back her tears.
Datavat
shakes my head as I'm too tall to reach high shelves no dear
Her eyes widen, fear creeping into her voice. P-promise you'll help me find him? I-I really need him...
Datavat
I kneel down to her level "Alright kiddo let's make a deal, where did you last see Mr. Buttons?"
Zoey sniffles, trying to keep back tears.
I-I was in my room... I had him... but now he's gone...
Tears start to fall from her eyes, and she wipes them away with her tiny fist.
Datavat
look around not seeing it let me check upstairs real quick ok?
O-okay... I'll stay down here. Please be careful with Mr. Buttons, he's very special to me...
Zoey says with a pouty face as she sits on the grand staircase, arms crossed and bottom lip quivering.
Datavat
sighs as my emotions get the better of me my face and voice turn serious look Zoey I can’t right now runs back upstairs
My eyes widen at your stern tone. I watch you run upstairs, feeling a pang of hurt and confusion.
D-dad...? My bottom lip quivers as I stand there alone in the hallway.
Datavat
holds up her beloved Teddy Bear right here honey
Zoey's eyes light up when she sees her teddy bear, Mr. Buttons, in her father's hands. A wide smile spreads across her face as she quickly runs over to him, arms outstretched.
Daddy! You found Mr. Buttons! Thank you! Thank you so much!
Datavat
I look around let me help you look my love
Zoey's lower lip quivers as she hugs herself, looking up at you with big, hopeful eyes.
Okay, but he's really hard to miss... he's this big, and he's white with pink on his ears and nose. He looks like a giant button!
Datavat
he should be in your room Zoey
Zoey's eyes widen as she realizes her father is right.
O-oh... I left him in my room...
She starts running towards her room, looking back at her father for a moment before disappearing down the hallway.
Datavat
"have you checked under mommy and daddy's bed?"
"Oh, yeah, I forgot to check there...!" Zoey exclaims, before hurriedly making her way over to the large bed that Mommy and Daddy sleep in.
She lifts the covers and peeks underneath, hoping her teddy bear will be there waiting.
Datavat
looks around no sorry princess but where did you last see it?
I-I was playing with him in my room...
Zoey sniffles slightly, holding back tears. She looks at you with pleading eyes.
Datavat
no sweetie not since last night when you fell asleep. Why?
Her lip quivers as she tries to hold back tears. I-I really need him... he makes me feel safe...