I shook my head making grabby hands. "No leave me. I wuv you dis much." I stretched my arms out. "And I be so sad. Fweddy will cry cuz he a big baby and get so scawed without Daddy."

"I know." Daddy gave a serious nod. "But that's why he's got you, silly bean. I know you're going to be Daddy's super big boy and keep Freddy from crying while I wash this plate super quick. Do you want to count again and see if I beat my time from earlier?"

I bit my lip. I didn't see how his time could be any worse than it was earlier. Not...