Watcher:
Surprise!!!Don: Oh, my goodness! You guys! You shouldn't have. I never expected anything like this.
W:
Well, Don, you've done such a good job for this dynasty we all felt you deserved it. Ever see so many of your kids in one place? (ever know so many?)Don: Wow. I just don't know what to say! Thank you. I'm really touched by this. I just don't know what to say......*sniff*
W:
Why Don, is that a tear I see?Don: *clears throat* harummphff......Naw, just the candles made my eyes bright, that's all.
W:
Right. Don: It's pretty overwhelming. I didn't know some of them even knew me, or that they cared. I haven't been able to be much of a part of their lives you know. Always working for the dynasty and doing stuff for Spring. Seems like just yesterday when she asked me to join this family. I'm really touched.
W:
So make a wish and blow out the candles already.Don: I wish all my kids would have a good, happy, healthy, prosperous life and that they'd know I love them. *takes big breath*
Jocelyn: Whoo hoo! Happeeeee Birthdayyy Dad! *party poppers, throws confetti*
W:
Ok, this is where we get the weird music twirly thing bright lights and you......Jocelyn: Whoa! Don't hurt yourself there, Dad.
Don: Ooooffff! No one said it was gonna hurt. My back is killing me.
Jocelyn: You'll be ok. Just give it a few minutes to set in. Let's go eat and meet the rest of the kids.
Don: Errrrrr, hi? Nice to meet you all? Some shindig you all threw together. You all doing ok?
Ethan: We're fine Dad. Happy birthday and all that. *general sounds of party babble and fun*.......You know everyone here?
Don: Huh? Oh, yeah. Thanks. Yeah, I've met everyone from time to time. Not all here though.
Jaimie: Happy birthday, Dad. No, some of us are by the garden party area and a few just couldn't make it. Had to keep the list down to 15 you know.
Romeo: Sounds like everything is going ok. He was actually pretty surprised.
Londyn: Yeah it's not every day you get so many of us all together. Must be quite a surprise.
Charlie: Well, I'm glad we did it. Just wish we ALL could have been here.
Don: So, Jaimie how are things going with you guys now? Everything ok? This was such a surprise. I imagine you had a big hand in it.
Jaimie: We're ok, Dad. Thanks for asking. Actually, it was Spring and the Watcher's idea. We all pitched in but Spring cooked up a ton of food ahead of time and she'll be making drinks and all as the party goes on.
Jocelyn: Everyone ok here? Got enough to eat and drink? How about you, Rudy? You're one of the Lew triplets, right?
Rudy: Yes, mam. I'm one of them and yes, I've got plenty to eat. Best food ever!
Don: It's good to see so many of you. I just wish I could have been more involved in your lives while you were growing up.
Rudy: You could read us a story! That would work, wouldn't it?
Chelsie: So, Dad, how's it feel to be old? *kids giggle*
Don: I'm not THAT old and right now I've got a story to read. Here's a new one written by our very own Romeo Landgraab.
Don: Once upon a time, there were three children sitting at a table with their Dad.........*kids listening intently*
Spring: Chelsie this is going so well! Thanks for all your help. What would you like to drink?............
Chelsie: He is really quite the old dear isn't he? A Fizzy Zebra would be nice....
Marielle: Is that book really about us? How would Mr. Romeo know about us anyway? How come your hair is all grey? Is it ok if we're up this late? How come our moms aren't here? Why do you have so many kids? My Mom says you're a cad. Is that a funny way of saying "Dad"? How come you don't live with all your kids? Why.............
Don: You want to hear this story or not?
...
W: Sooooo, did you have a nice day or what?
Don: W. it was fabulous. Seeing all those children of mine. I guess now I really know what being a "dad" is, and I'm not too sure I fit that bill.
W: You do, ok Don. If you didn't, they wouldn't have done this for you.
Don: Yeah. I guess you're right.
Don: All I know is I'm happy. Really happy. Best day ever.
