The Dreams

“Hey Jess sweetie, time to get up for school.” Ugh, I don’t like school dad, it is stupid. “You’re 5 years old Jess, you have to go to school. Plus, it is the last week of school before summer, and then you will be going into second grade.” Fine, dad… Are you going to pick me up or am I going to meet you at the station? “I’ll pick you up sweetie, now hurry up so you can eat breakfast.” Jessica rolls out of bed with her hair going every which way and makes her way into the kitchen. “Jessie honey. You need to get a shower and eat.” Can the food come first? “Of course, sweetheart.” Sam pulls out a chair for his daughter and smiles. “Now eat up before we are late.” Jessica grunts and begins eating her bacon. Sam makes himself busy by cleaning up the kitchen and getting her backpack ready. “You almost done honey? You need to get a shower, and we need to do something with that hair of yours.” Jessica slides down off the chair and puts her plate in the sink. Sam helps Jessica get in the shower and waits for her to come out so he can brush her hair. “Did you brush your teeth?” Jessica blows out some air and smells it. Yep. “That’s my girl.” Jessica sits down on the floor in between her father’s legs so he can brush out her hair. “I love you sweetheart. “I love you too dad. Jessica and Sam head for the car to head to school. “Alright little miss thing, get your butt moving.” I am coming dad. “I got your backpack and lunch.” Jessica appeared from around the corner with her shorts and a t-shirt on. They head to the garage to get into the car for school. Just as they pull up outside the school, there are many teachers and parents helping their little ones out and up the stairs. Sam and Jessica pull up outside of her school. Teachers help to get the students into the school. Jessica looked at her father with big blue eyes and a pouty face. Sam gets out and opens her door to help her out. Dad, please let me go to work with you. “Jess, honey, I will see you after school.” But Dad. “No buts. Come on now.” “Mr. Mason. Good morning.” Good morning Ms., Jane. Jessica looks at the two confused. Dad? Mason shakes his head. Jessica doesn’t know, but he had seen Ms. Jane a few times on a romantic level. Hoping that his daughter isn’t catching on to anything, but most likely she will ask about it later. “Be good, listen, do your schoolwork.” I will. Will you be picking me up? “I will see you after school munchkin”. Jessica gave her dad a kiss and heads up the stairs. “Have a good day at school sweetheart.” Jessica came back to her dad and threw her arms around her father’s neck. Sam just holds her. Jessica breaks away and starts to walk towards her teacher. Try to be five years old honey.” And will I be getting picked up once the munchkin goes to sleep tonight Mr. Mason?” With A smile. I will let you know Ms. Jane. Just take. Care of my little girl. Mason gets back in the truck and leaves.