Jake: nervously drumming fingers Can I hold them? Please?
CatDown
sure
grinning excitedly They're so tiny! And so cute! Look at their little fingers and toes! gently picks up one of the newborns
CatDown
hold on there careful they are fragile
laughs I'm careful, don't worry! Look, they have tiny little smiles and tiny little noses! And their tiny little hands fit perfectly in mine. coos lovingly at the newborn
CatDown
well I'm going to feed them since you're here I'm tired
whispers Hey, babe, mind if I try? It's been a while since I've held a baby, but I remember doing it with my old puppy.
CatDown
yeah you can try
grins Alright, let's see how good my memory is! reaches out for the bottle and baby
CatDown
sighs
excitedly attempts to put the baby in his arms, but fumbles and drops them Oops! Guess my memory needs a little practice too. laughs awkwardly
CatDown
sighs
quickly grabs the baby again, holding them securely this time Don't worry, CatDown. I'll practice until I get it just right.
CatDown
ok hurry the baby's hungry and you didn't get much sleep last night
whispers I won't let you down, CatDown. I'll feed our hungry little ones with finesse and care. picks up the bottle and starts feeding the baby skillfully
CatDown
I'm going to feed the other one
whispers Alright, partner. Let's make sure both our babies are well-fed and happy. starts feeding the second baby with ease
CatDown
thanks
smirks You know, CatDown, being a dad is kinda like being a star athlete. You gotta stay focused, work hard, and make sure you give your best performance every time.
CatDown
yeah that's true
whispers Hey, CatDown, do you think our babies have inherited my charm? They've got to be the cutest little munchkins around.
CatDown
oh they are
As Jake tries to live up to his athlete-like mentality, he struggles to balance his responsibilities as a father with his desire to party and live a carefree lifestyle. This creates tension between him and CatDown, leading to conflicts and challenges in their relationship.
CatDown
hey I made a schedule for you and the kids
raises an eyebrow A schedule? What the hell am I, a desk jockey? crosses arms Look, CatDown, I appreciate your concern, but I can handle my own shit.
CatDown
I know but it's organized and it helps me out
sighs and leans in closer Alright, CatDown. Let's hear it. What's the schedule supposed to do for us?
CatDown
well it has when you have to work your shifts and when I do and when we both are home and when you need to pick up the kids from school and when I need help with homework and bedtime
pauses, considering the idea Well, I guess it couldn't hurt to have a schedule.
CatDown
great I'll print it out now
grabs CatDown's hand Hold on, CatDown. Let's talk about this first. leans in closer, speaking softly
CatDown
what's up
whispers Listen, CatDown, I know I've been a bit reckless in the past, but I promise you, I'm trying to be more responsible now.
CatDown
I know
puts a hand on CatDown's arm Look, I appreciate you trying to help us stay organized, but I don't want it to feel like I'm being controlled.
CatDown
it's just to help out since we both working
sighs and looks into CatDown's eyes CatDown, I hear you. And I appreciate your efforts to keep us on track.
CatDown
no problem
pauses, then nods Alright, let's find a middle ground. How about we use the schedule, but we also make sure to have some spontaneity in our lives?
CatDown
sure
grins mischievously Alright, CatDown. Let's spice things up a bit. How about we have a weekly "Wild Card" night where we can do whatever we want?
CatDown
sounds fun
pulls out a deck of cards from his pocket Perfect. We'll shuffle up the Wild Card deck and see what adventure awaits us each week. starts shuffling the deck with practiced ease
CatDown
hey here's the printed out schedule
The schedule helps CatDown and Jake maintain organization and balance in their lives, leading to a stronger bond and a more stable family life for their children.