The one where he reads to her from a book

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"Come on pickle" Gary said picking up his sleepy four year old daughter and tucking her into bed.

"Story?" Sophie questioned with a big yawn and even bigger puppy dog eyes gazing up at him.

He never could say no to her. He selected her favourite book from the shelf and settled next to her.

Sophie snuggled in to her father, his chest a more than adequate pillow.  

Gary opened the book,  clearing his throat.

Already Sophie's tired eyes were shut, her chest heaving with the deep breaths of slumber.

Gary smiled before he softly began.

"Once upon a time..."

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