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[jolting]

We should bring packing material. I bet he has a tea set.

[thestoriesarereal]

[The mention of a tea set is enough to make Lucy start to tear up again.]

He does...I think he might have used it...when he threw me a tea party.

[jolting]

Then we'll have to make sure to keep it safe for him. [he combs through her hair, trying to soothe her]

[thestoriesarereal]

[ There’s a sniffle followed by a shaky intake of breath. ]

Mhmm, in a safe place where it can’t break.

[jolting]

Exactly. [he kisses her forehead, giving her another gentle squeeze]

[thestoriesarereal]

[ The kiss is comforting, and it calms her down. ]

He won’t be forgotten.

[jolting]

Of course not. [he's glad that she's looking a little better]

[thestoriesarereal]

Mm.

[ A faint nod of her head followed by her hugging her Papa. ]

I love you, Papa.

[jolting]

[he is always happy to accept and give hugs] Love you too, kiddo.

[jolting]

Hey, kiddo. I have a little project if you're interested.

[thestoriesarereal]

Hey!

What sort of project?

....Does it involve Jim?

[jolting]

Yeah, it does.

You did ask me to let you help when I was ready to propose to him.

[thestoriesarereal]

Wait.

WHAT?!

REALLY?!

LIKE REALLY?!

[jolting]

Really.

And I'd like you to come with me to help pick out the ring.

[thestoriesarereal]

You really want my opinion too?

Where are you? At the hospital? Are we going today?

[jolting]

Yes, I'd love your opinion.

And yes, we're going today.

[thestoriesarereal]

I think..something simple, but sophisticated would work with him. So nothing too sparkly.

I'm heading to the hospital now!

[jolting]

See, this is why I need your input. I wouldn't have thought of that.

[thestoriesarereal]

You would've thought of something!

I'm sure if you gave him a ring pop, he would still say yes.

I'm heading there!

[jolting]

I'm sure that's true. But I want this to be something he can wear every day, and a ring pop isn't really that type of jewelry.

[thestoriesarereal]

But it's something he'd enjoy eating--and there are a lot of different flavors.

What are you thinking? Gold? White gold? Platinum? Silver?

[jolting]

You make a good point. If you think it's a good idea, I'll buy one for him.

Gold would match his captain's uniform. Then again, maybe something more unique? We'll have to look over the options.

[thestoriesarereal]

You don't have to buy one, but I think it would be cute--sweet, or save it for later. Are we having a party afterwards?

It would...but..

It kind of makes me think of someone else.

[jolting]

No, you're right. The more I think about it the more I know he'd love it.

Ah. Yeah, good point. We'll just look at the white gold and rose gold, then.

[thestoriesarereal]

He'd get a kick out of it, and if he doesn't like any of the flavors, I'll take it upon myself to eat them.

It wasn't a bad thought...just...

It's making me miss them, you know?