All Of Your Children | Catb

Mini Me | Van McCann

                                                    Van gushing over his little girl in an interview

A/N: this is pretty much 99% dialogue based

"In terms of touring, we're just sticking with what we'd usually do which is release music then gig for a few months. Have a break for a bit, do a couple festivals over the summer then back home working on new stuff." Van spoke, hands flying everywhere as he talked.  

"Is it different now that you're a dad as well? Do you find yourself staying or wanting to stay at home more rather than actually go out and gig or record?" The interviewer asked and Van's face lit up at the word 'dad'.

"Honestly, yes. I find it hard not even being in the same room as her let alone halfway across the country, you know? We had her just before the release of the last album so she's about 2 nearly 3 years old now and she's just like a mini me! Obviously she's walking now and talking a bit so it's quite funny some of the stuff she comes out with." 

It was clear the interviewer wanted to interrupt, but Van kept going.

"She's up to about just below me knee now it's the cutest thing ever. There's this weird little thing she does where she'll walk over to ya babbling about stuff so you're looking down at her and she's looking up at ya and she looks up too far or too quickly and she loses her balance and falls backwards!" He chuckled. 

"But sometimes she'll just grab onto my leg so I can't go nowhere until I pick her up and give her a cuddle." 

"And has she met the other guys yet?" The interviewer finally added.

"Oh yeah they met her the day she was born. Larry comes over quite often and she absolutely loves him. He's always spoiling her and buying her things as well and I gotta tell him to stop cause I don't want her loving him more than she loves me! She's already declared Bob is her boyfriend and she doesn't wanna know about Benji and Bond. Gets all sulky when they try and talk to her. I can't wait till she's a bit older though and I can bring her on tour with me and stuff." 

After answering a few more questions about the new album the interviewer joked "Well I'm sure you're itching to get back home to your kid so we'll finish there. Van McCann thank you so much." 

***

The second Van put the key in the front door he heard a shriek from the living room followed by the patter of footsteps in the hall. He opened the door slowly, hiding behind it before poking his head out and blowing a raspberry. His daughter squealed in delight and her mum joined them. 

"What are you doing up little missy I thought it was nap time?" He gasped, ruffling her hair as she hugged his leg. 

"I let her stay up for a bit because she wanted to wait for daddy." 

"Aww did ya miss me, eh?" He pouted, crouching down to give her a hug before lifting her up in his arms. 

"I've been waited all day for you." She whimpered, rubbing her tired eyes and nuzzling into Van's neck. 

"I know sweetheart, I'll put you to bed shall I? I'll read you that fat caterpillar book you like." 

She pulled away and giggled, shaking her head as she covered her face with her hands.

"No it's the hungry catandpillow daddy!" 

"Alright cheeky!" Van laughed, eyebrows raised as he carefully carried his daughter upstairs. 

***

"He built a small house, called a cocoon around himself. He stayed inside for more than two weeks. Then he nibbled a small hole in the cocoon, pushed his way out and..." Van read quietly, his voice almost a whisper.

"A BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY!" She cheered excitedly. 

"I still don't get why he needs to eat so much." Van complained, tucking her in.

"Silly daddy, all you eat is pizza." She yawned.

"At least he eats his fruit and veggies." He replied, kissing her on the forehead and getting up to turn the light off. 

"Night night, sleep tight don't let the bed bugs bite."