After all cleared, Will understood why her daughter had lied about the homework to him, but that did not make him less disappointed with her. He hated to give her a punishment, but that day after school, Will not allow her to watch her favorite TV show. It was harder for him than for her, because they always watched TV together after dinner. It was akward to watch TV in silence, without Sammy's squeals and giggles.
Sammy was in her room for about two hours, so Will went to see if she was okay, he poked his head in the door. - Sammy, are you sleeping? He whispered softly. She was lying in bed with her back facing him, then Will didn't know if she was sleeping or not, so when Sammy heard him call her, she turned around to face him.
-No, I'm awake... Will walked slowly to the bed and sat on it's edge as he put his hands on his knees.
-Sammy... you shouldn't have lied to me baby, I'm your father, your best friend, you know you can trust me for anything, anything sweetheart.
-I know Dad, I-I'm so sorry I... Her lips started to shake. She put her teddy bear in front of her face so Will couldn't see her tears. Will took her hand and gently took the teddy bear, laying it beside her leg.
-Look at me baby, tell me what's going on at school.
She sniffed. -Everyone makes fun of me...
-W-why? Why they would make fun of you?
-I'm the only redhead kid in the class, everybody make fun of my hair and point at me saying uglies names...
-Oh, geez...oh, sweet... don't listen to them, you know what? They are jealous because you have a beautiful hair!
-Do you think so?
Will brushed a strand of hair behind her ear.
-Of course, you're beautiful. Sammy smiled cheerfully when he touched the tip of her nose with his forefinger. -Now what do you think of help me prepare our dinner? He gave her that crooked smile as he raised his eyebrows so.
-I'd love to! She smiled. Sammy then took her father's hand and then they went to the kitchen.