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“You let me put my blankie and Lady in there.”
“Yes, we don’t have much for decoration, unfortunately. You need some fairy lights. Some more toys. More blankets.”
“I don’t need any of those things, Daddy.”
Well, that was too bad since he was going to go ahead and order her some. Along with a whole lot of other things that he thought she needed.
And he wasn’t going to do it with her input because he knew she would argue with him.
“Are you going to go into your fort?” He’d used basically all of the cushions, pillows, and blankets in the house.
It was impressive if he did say so himself.
“It’s so pretty, though. What if I break it?”
That was what she was concerned about? He crouched and took hold of her chin. “Hey, if you break it, then we fix it. All right?”
“You won’t get mad?”
“Never, baby. I’d never get mad at you.”
Cate gave him a tremulous smile.
“Do you want me to climb in first? Here, I will show you.” He crawled into the space. Of course, he couldn’t actually sit up. And he took up most of the room. But darn, it was comfy.
“You know what? I think I’ll just have a sleep in here. You can do what you like. Just don’t do drugs, take up smoking, or go swimming straight after eating.”
“Daddy! No, you have to leave.”
“I do? Why?”
“Because this is my fort!”
“Well, can’t you share?” he asked.
“Nooo!” she cried.
“Why not?”
“Because you are too big. Your bottom is taking up all of the room.”
He let out a gasp of fake-horror. “Are you saying that I have a big booty? I will let you know that it’s all from squats at the gym.”
She giggled and he smiled. He loved hearing her laugh.
“Fine. I will get out. But you are being very mean to me, Little girl. I might have to cry.” He sniffled and wiped at his cheeks.
Then a small whirlwind threw herself at him. He fell on his back with her on top of him. “Whoa! You just tackled Daddy! Who knew you were that strong?”
She grinned down at him. “Sorry, Daddy. But weren’t you crying just before? You don’t look like you was crying.” Cate tapped his dry cheeks. “Was you lying to me? That is naughty if you were.”
“They must have all dried up. That’s crazy.”
“Uh-huh, sure it is, Daddy. Now, excuse me but I hasta go explore my fort.”
“I don’t know . . . .you think you’ve raised them right and they just come out mean.” He shook his head with a sigh.
Suddenly, she hugged him. “I’m sorry, Daddy. I didn’t mean to be so nasty. What can I do to make it up to you? Did I hurt your feelings?” She started sniffling. “I’m so s-sorry.”
