Prompt: Father's Day. Modern AU
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Carley scowled as she looked outside. It was pouring out, which totally crushed her plans. Today was Father's Day, and she was planning to surprise Lee with a nice golfing trip. Clementine would be coming along too, so they were going to be miniature golfing. But Lee wouldn't have cared, as long as they were all together. That's why Carley was pissed. Her plans were totally crushed, and because of the stupid rain. She sighed, trying to think of something else to do.
"Mommy! Mommy!" Clementine called out, grabbing onto her Mother's arm. She knew about the golfing trip too, and she was really excited about it. So excited that she even kept the secret from her father. But as soon as she woke up, she heard the rain pouring on the roof above her, and knew just what it meant. They weren't going anywhere.
"Shhh. Daddy is still asleep." Carley told her daughter, and Clementine lowered her voice to a whisper.
"What are going to do then? You know, for daddy?"
"I still haven't figured that out, sweetie." Carley told her daughter honestly, running a finger through her short hair.
"We can bake him a cake or something." Clementine suggested.
"That actually sounds like a good idea." Carley said. And it was, but that wasn't all that she wanted to do for her husband. She wanted to do something extra special. "But I want to do something else for him, to make up for the golfing. But it has to be an indoor thing. Hmm.."
"We can go bowling. Remember the time I went because my class was going on a field trip to the bowling alley, and you guys can along too? It was really fun, plus the fries were really good."
Carley smiled, remembering that trip. It was very fun, plus the school payed for everything, except for the food if parents that came decided to buy it. The food was very costly though, but Carley didn't care. Maybe she did a little bit, but it wasn't the end of the world. Clementine's idea to go bowling was a very good one, Carley had to admit. She was shocked that she didn't think of it herself.
"Mommy, what do think?" Clementine asked, clearly annoyed that her mother was ignoring her.
"I think it's a great idea, honey." Carley told her daughter, running a hand through her thick curls.
"Yay!" Clementine cheered, golden eyes glowing with happiness.
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"You're crazy, Carley." Lee protested.
"Just put the bandana over your eyes." Carley insisted.
"Oh, great. The 'blindfold the person and bring them somewhere cliché'." Lee joked, but Carley didn't find it the least bit funny. If she didn't blindfold him, he'd know exactly where they where going, he knew every place around the city and knew exactly how to get to each place.
"Put it on!" Carley insisted.
"This is no way to treat a father on Father's Day." Lee joked, placing the blindfold over his eyes. Carley actually laughed this time.
"No daddy, we don't mean it in a mean way. We just have big surprise for you." Clementine said, and Lee immediately felt bad.
"I know honey." He told his daughter. Carley grabbed his arm and lead him to the car. Carley immediately cursed herself for not thinking of blindfolding him inside of the car. She shoved him in seat, and Clementine climbed into the back.
"Where are you taking me?" Lee asked aloud as they began driving.
"If I was going to tell you, why would I blindfold you?"
"Oh yeah."
Clem giggled at this, and Carley winked at her daughter through the rearview mirror. Clem simply smiled back.
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As pulled into the bowling alley parking lot, Lee was getting restless. He was like a little kid. But that was what Carley loved about him. He could be a serious guy when he wanted to, but also quite hilarious.
"You stopped the car. We there." Lee had asked this every time that they stopped, even at red lights. Sure, Lee didn't know, but it was getting annoying to her.
"We are." Carley said, and Lee smiled. He reached his hands(which were untied, Carley was amazed he didn't try anything) up and unwrapped the blind fold. He blinked, trying to get used to the surroundings. He rubbed his eyes.
"Are we really at the bowling alley?" Lee asked.
Clementine and Carley exchanged horrified looks. He didn't want to be here. Clem wanted to cry, and Carley wanted to as well. She sighed.
"We are. Why, you don't want to be here?" Clementine asked.
"Are you fucking kidding me? Of course I want to be here. Bowling is awesome." Lee said, and both his daughter and wife smiled. Who would've thought that the big bad Lee Everett loved bowling.
"Two swears. But yeah, it is fun." Clementine said.
Lee laughed. "Sorry. Thanks so much." He said, turning to his wife and leaning in for a big kiss.
"Don't thank me. It was your daughter's idea." Carley said.
"Really?" Lee asked Clem.
"Yeah." Clem answered.
"Wow. You guys are the best. I seriously couldn't ask for better girls in my life. I'm a blessed father. I love you guys."
"I love you too. Happy Father's Day." Clementine and Carley answered in unison.
