A word from me: Hi everyone! :) After a long break, I'm back with a new project; a joyful sequel of a story that is dear to my heart. I don't think you really need the original story to understand this one, but it's a plus to understand the references throughout the story. I hope you enjoy! :)

On a sunny April Sunday morning, the Clarke home was filled with joy early. In the large, open kitchen David and Alice were making pancakes, well actually David was making them and Alice was watching.
"Am I doing it right, princess?"
The five-year-old gave him a thumbs up. "Perfect!"
"I'm going to flip him, are you ready?"
"Go daddy go!", Alice cheered.
When the pancake turned and it landed back in the pan, she shouted excited and giggled adorably like only a little child could: "Who-o-how!"
Impressed she looked at her dad, who had a smile from ear to ear because of her loud reaction. Being her superhero was the best feeling in the world. He patted her head. "My best girl." She looked up at him and smiled somewhat shyly.
As David slid the pancake on the plate next to him, he asked: "How many are you going to eat?"
"Six!"
"Siiix? Six pancakes in that little tummy of you?"
"Yes, I'm hungry!"
"Wait…are you the pancake monster?"
"No, I'm just Alice."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes."
"I need the code word." It was their secret 'code word' since her third year of life and he wanted to make sure she wouldn't forget.
"Daddy loves Alice."
"Phew! It's really you, what a relief!"
In the hall, Victoria was listening to their lively conversation and she thought she would melt right there on the spot.
The warm, male voice in the kitchen continued: "I think this is enough to start. Why don't you go eat outside already and then I'll join you when I'm ready?"
"Okay, daddy."
As David helped Alice of the stool, Victoria entered the room smiling brightly. When Alice noticed her mom, she ran to her, shouting excitedly: "Mommy, daddy and I made pancakes!"
The happiness was written all over the girl's face. "Mmm…I'm starving!", Victoria bent to give her daughter a hug, "Good morning, my angel! Did you sleep well?" Carefully, she brushed a lock of dark brown hair off her little face.
It was like Victoria was looking at the miniature version of herself, except for her clear blue eyes that always send her peace. Polite as Alice had learnt to be, she answered: "Yes, and you?"
"Me too, thank you, sweetheart!" After sliding her finger over her daughter's nose, she walked up to the amazing man behind the stove. "Good morning, my love."
"Good morning, my Sleeping Beauty!" When Alice walked out with her plate and Jaxx next to her, David took her by the waist and pulled her in for a kiss.
"I slept so long! I had no idea!" It still surprised her how peaceful she could sleep here.
"It's alright, you needed recuperation of tonight's efforts."
"Hell no!" Her fist playfully hit his chest. "I'm not an old lady yet, I'm still perfectly in shape."
He kissed her nose. "You are?", he asked in a seductive tone.
"Yes, I am."
David loved her body even more now. Of course she doesn't look the same anymore like in 1993, neither does he, but she lost none of her beauty and passion. She still looked sensual and definitely fifteen years younger than her actual age. In addition, her body brought Charlotte and Alice into this world so that he could never express his appreciation enough. "I'm afraid you'll have to prove it when the occasion arises."
Even after all the years that had passed, his eyes revealed the same intense desire like she has always found there and it excited her beyond reason. Determined, she cupped his face and captured his lips in a fiery kiss to show him exactly how in shape she was, but most of all how happy he made her. Man, she was incredible, David thought. When their lips parted, she smirked at him, very satisfied with his body's reaction to her kiss. It was rare that she was proud of herself, so her proud face attracted him even more.
"You're the devil in disguise, Victoria!", he said in a guttural voice that made the pit of her stomach flutter.
"And this is just the preview."
"Oh! It is? When can I get the full version?"
"Well… I have something in mind for tomorrow…when Alice is at school, because what I plan is definitely not suited for children." She spoke enticingly, being well aware that it was enough to arouse him.
"Sounds appealing, Mrs. Clarke. I'm hanging on your every word."
She leant in closer and he felt her warm breath on his cheek. "What do you think of -?"
"Hey, are you still coming?", Alice shouted. David bowed his head down in frustration and Victoria chuckled before replying in a high voice: "Yes baby, we're there!" While grabbing the other plate with pancakes, she took her husband's hand and led him outside. Of course, Victoria reveled in the interruption of their 'talk'.

"Daddy, your pancakes are the best in the whole world!" Alice was delighted and put another big bite of pancake into her mouth.

David was beaming, such a compliment of his daughter and her content expression were all he needed, he felt invincible. In her eyes he had always been her superhero and she had always been daddy's little girl and thus his weakness.
"Thank you, princess, I love you!"
"Toooo." She blew him a kiss.
Victoria smiled, feeling very happy that Alice could grow up in a warm, affectionate and united family.

"Did you decide what you want to do, honey?", David asked his daughter when he came outside. As he passed behind Victoria, he squeezed her shoulder before seating down again.

"Uhm….Go to the beach."
"Great! That's what I want too! Then you should get dressed and get your toys."
"Okay, daddy.", she obeyed. When she was almost at the door, she turned to her mother and asked: "Can I wear my new bikini, please?"
"Sure, darling!"
"Yaaay!"
Victoria smiled as she watched how her precious girl hopped inside, humming a song. Every day again the girl shone like the sun itself.

So far the first chapter. Thank you very much for reading! I have planned a lot of family moments like this one in the upcoming chapters. Please don't forget to let me know what you think! ;)