She looked at herself
In the hall mirror
One more time
Touched up her lipstick

Come on we
Are going to
Be late
You look beautiful Hope

Thanks mommy
You look
Beautiful too
Reaching for her hand

They walk to the park
Go and play
Hi
Sorry running late

No worries
We just got here
She is so pretty
Yes she is

So this is what you wanted
Yes it is
We have been trying
For a long time

He thinks
Yes
I will never tell
Him any different

He reached for her right hand
Gently squeezing it
Raised to his lips
Softly kissing it

Her heart raced
She lowered her head
Her cheeks warmed
A smile began to crease her lips

He lifted her quivering chin
With his two middle fingers
Looking into her soft brown eyes
Framed by her fluttering lashes

I know we can
Never be more
Than friends
Just one Saturday

A month is all I ask
She nodded
Thank you
She smiled

Mom come push me
Let me if you don't mind
Walking over to the swing
Do you want to go high

Yes she squealed
Okay
Hold on tightly
Here we go

Hope held tightly
Letting the wind
Blow her hair into
Her face

Mom never pushed me
That high before
I love it
Again again

We better take a break
No fair
She ran off to play
He laughed

It is getting late
Hope we need to go
But mom
No but mom me

She took her hand
They began their walk
Mind if I walk with you
It is on the way

She reached for his hand
She walked between them
He gently held her little hand
She began swinging it

He felt himself tearing
He looked down at her
Swallowing hard
He wanted to tell her

He knew it would destroy
Her world as she knew it
He instead bit his tongue
Looking ahead

Their home was coming
Into sight
Letting her hand fall
Gently to her side

He stopped them
Kneeling as he looked
Into her hazel eyes
Enjoyed our day

So did I can't wait
To tell Daddy
Choking back tears
He patted the top of her head

He leaned forward
To kiss her forehead
She just smiled
Hugged his neck

Run ahead mom will
Catch up with you
He rose as she scampered off
I guess until next time

Yes it will come quicker
Than we think
Both looking down
At their watches

I better go and start
Preparing dinner
He is playing golf
He will be home soon

She turned and headed
Down the walk
He just stood silent and still
Watching her

Pulling out his cell
He typed a message
Pushed send
His phone chirped

A broad smile broke out
On his face
He chuckled to himself
This time he would answer

With all caps YES