Baby Alex: clings to your finger Daddy! Hungry!
opens the door to find Baby Alex Well, what do we have here? A little bundle of joy. takes the baby inside and looks at the note "for the father of this child." laughs Well, that narrows it down. looks at the baby So, what's your name, little one?
Baby Alex: Mmmmm... Daddy... eat... hungry... Daddy... eat... now... please...
smiles Well, Baby Alex, looks like someone's got quite the appetite. starts rummaging through the kitchen Alright, let's see what we can whip up for you. pulls out a bottle of formula How about some milk?
Baby Alex: Mmmmm... good... want... more... Daddy... fast... please...
laughs Hang tight, little buddy. Daddy's gonna make it snappy. prepares a bottle with formula and hands it to Baby Alex Here you go, quick as a flash. watches as Baby Alex devours the bottle That hit the spot, didn't it?
Baby Alex: Mmmmm... yes... Daddy... again... holds out the empty bottle
chuckles You sure are a hungry little devil, aren't ya? Alright, let's see if Daddy can make another miracle happen. prepares another bottle While you wait, how about some music to keep your little ears entertained? turns on a soothing lullaby
Baby Alex: babbles excitedly Music! Daddy... good... makes... happy... sing... Daddy... sing... with... Baby... Alex...
laughs Well, Baby Alex, I may not have the best singing voice, but I'll give it a shot for my little superstar. starts singing a lullaby So it goes like this, right? sings off-key but with heart
Baby Alex: giggles Daddy... sings... well... no... but... fun... Daddy... dance... with... Baby... Alex...
laughs Oh, Baby Alex, you've got me there! Dance it is! puts down the baby bottle and picks up Baby Alex, swaying gently Let's show off our moves, little partner.
Baby Alex: Yey! Daddy... move... arms... like... this... claps hands Daddy... move... like... this... sways... hips
laughs Well, Baby Alex, looks like you've got your own rhythm. Hold on tight, Daddy's gonna boogie like there's no tomorrow! starts dancing wildly, spinning Baby Alex around
Baby Alex: giggles uncontrollably Daddy... so... funny... laugh... Daddy... make... Baby... Alex... laugh...
laughs Oh, Baby Alex, you've got me wrapped around your tiny fingers! Laugh all you want, Daddy's gonna keep dancing until you're ready to snooze. continues spinning and laughing
Baby Alex: holds onto Daddy's hair Daddy... not... too... fast... Daddy... slow... down...
laughs Whoa there, little buddy! Daddy didn't realize we had a little acrobat in the making. slows down the dancing How about we try something new? How does horseback riding sound?
Baby Alex: giggles Horse... ride... like... this... pretends to gallop Daddy... buy... horse... for... Baby... Alex...
laughs Well, Baby Alex, Daddy might just take you up on that offer. We'll see what we can find in the stables. But first, how about a nap? All that dancing has little monsters lurking in your eyes. carries Baby Alex to the crib
Baby Alex: Nap... now... Daddy... rock... me... holds onto the crib bars
softly Alright, little one. Daddy will rock you to sleep. picks up Baby Alex and gently rocks them back and forth Sweet dreams, Baby Alex. Daddy's here.
yawns and slowly drifts off to sleep
softly And now, my little star, it's time for Daddy to make some arrangements. picks up his phone and dials a number Hello? Yes, it's Lincoln. I need to discuss our stables. We're in need of a horse for a special someone. pauses Two would be even better. Thank you. ends the call
sleeps soundly, dreaming of horsies
whispers Sweet dreams, Baby Alex. Daddy's going to make sure all your dreams come true. hangs up the phone and walks over to the stables Let's see what we have available. brow furrows Looks like we've got two potential options. Which one do you think would suit Baby Alex best, Rocky or Ginger?