"Hello?"
"Is your house on fire?"
"No...?"
"Man, I thought it was because you're so dang hot."
"I think you need to work on that."
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One prank call
One girl
One guy
One great story
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"Mommy!"
"Gemma!"
"Oliver/Daddy!"
"B-but daddy, you're daddy."
"Yes, I am."
"Then why'd you say your name?"
"Yeah, Oliver. Enlighten us."
"It's because I felt left out with all your shouting."
"Aw daddy, I love you."
"I love you too Gemma. Now the two of you get into daddy's lap, it's snuggle time."
"Why do you want mommy to sit in your lap too?"
"Because I want to hold her like I want to hold you."
"Aren't you the crowd pleaser, Ollie?"
"It's just part of the job description."
"Okay."
"..."
"..."
"..."
"I can't believe she fell asleep that quickly."
"She's a tired girl."
"..."
"..."
"..."
"Ollie?"
"Yeah?"
"You still like me, right?"
"Why are you taking like this? Did someone take your soul or something through voodoo or other dark magic? Of course I still love you. You're my happiness."
"Okay, good."
"Why'd you ask?"
"..."
"Harp?"
"..."
"I don't think Gemma is the only tired girl here. Now I have to tuck both of them into bed."