he doesnโt need some grand exit one day, adventures and tales of triumph never suited his tastes. he would be perfectly happy with a quiet life ending in a peaceful passing wherever he ends up calling home โ assuming he can make it that far.
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ใ there isnโt a single numerical value that would adequately cover how much better you make my day, ใtuts Thomas, as though heโs disappointed by this fact.
ใ iโll really have to discover an entirely new quantifying formula just for you. ใ
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thereโs a snort and a chuckle at her behavior, but he allows her to do as she pleases. especially if it means he can get her in his arms; one arm encircling her waist and the other coming up to push curls behind her ear.ใ gotta say; my view just got 100% better. ใ
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(c) the brief moments of her absence, the older man finds himself apologizing,ใ as you can see, youโre the better cook between us. but we tried our bestโโso thanks for not breaking our hearts, baby girl. ใ
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Susan hangs on every motion, little hands flexing against the comforter with anticipation. when Maria has a seemingly satisfactory reaction for her, she laughs excitedly and reaches out to high-five Thomas.
ใ looks like you did it, munchkin. i think Mama likes it, ใ(c)
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(c) Thomas beams at her, to which Susan shakes her head.ใ no, Daddy you helped lots, too .แ can we show her the secret present now, too .แฃ ใ
nevermind the fact that it wouldnโt be much of a secret after this, Thomas sighs and waves Susan off to go and get it. in (c)
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ใ for my girl .แฃ always, ใand he punctuates the statement by setting aside his laptop. his answer keys remain on his lap, but he makes enough space for her to sit beside him. ใ something on your mind .แฃ ใ
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(c) leant over her, he trades a sweet kiss and a murmur ofใ morninโ, gorgeous. ใ
Susan scoots as close to her mother as humanly possible, gaze waiting expectantly for her reaction to the meal.
ใ we cut fruit too, Mommy, but daddy says we have to save it for later. ใ
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Susanโs particular enthusiasm over the eggs comes from the fact that sheโd seasoned and mixed them on her own; with surprisingly minimal mess, to Thomasโ awe and delight.
as Maria rises up to lean against the headboard, he sets the tray over her lap. in the moment (c)
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(c) bedroom. Thomas is about to wake Maria, when he notices that sheโs already wide-awake and watching them from the covers.
โ. . . I would say surprise, but I think we mightโve been too loud for that, sweetheart,โ he tells Susan, who is already clambering onto the bed.
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His expression is, to say the least, comical. โThanks, doll. Iโll try that out this time.โ
The third attempt comes out far better than the previous ones, if only because they donโt burn to a total char. Theyโre mostly edible, if not overcooked around the edge (c)
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(c) somewhat. The orange juice was easy enough to perfect, given heโd poured it up straight from the jug. And though oblong, the pancakes are fluffy and full. With only the bacon and eggs slightly burnt, he and Susan make their way as quietly as possible to the (c)
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He and Susan are trying to surprise @L00KINPRETTY with breakfast in bed.
Keyword; ๐ต๐ณ๐บ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ.
Sliding his burnt attempt at eggs into the trash can, he looks exasperatedly at his daughter. โHow does your Mama manage to do this so ๐ฒ๐ถ๐ช๐ฆ๐ต๐ญ๐บ every morning?โ
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@L00KINPRETTY A shake of his head, while he chances a glance at his sheet music. โOh, believe me, I want to.โ
Thomas looks up at her, giving her a grin. โCome sit next to me. This is your video as much as mine.โ
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Fingers hover over the keys of his keyboard, and Thomas raises an eyebrow to @L00KINPRETTY.
โAnd youโre sure you want to record us doing this. . .?โ
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(c) moment with Mommy.โ
When their daughter is out of earshot, but not out of sight, he turns his gaze to @L00KINPRETTY . A conflicted expression playing out on his face as he says, โMary and Anna want to come to the city. For spring break.โ
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Thomas stops nearly dead-center in the middle of the sidewalk. Heโd been in the mall with @L00KINPRETTY and Susan, checking voicemails whilst the girls shopped.
But he seems suddenly gobsmacked, brow furrowing with concern. After a moment of listening, Thomas (c)
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(c) reaches into his wallet to give Susan a handful of ones. Thereโs a childrenโs playground and arcade by the store theyโd just left, and he points their daughter to it. โSusan, princess, go see if you can win a toy for us. Weโll watch from over here, okay?
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