"It's all secret stuff. Daddy's one of those secret military guys, and during his missions, he can't call us. Today, Mommy revealed this secret, and now you're in on it too, okay?" Ariana softly spoke, wiggling her pinky finger in front of Melon.

“Let's pinky promise."

Melon looked at her and asked, "When's Daddy going to be able to call?"

Ariana met his eager gaze and paused for a second before saying, "As soon as he gets a break."

“But when's that?" Melon gripped Ariana's sleeve, hope in his eyes.