Elliot POV
Well, I see this uniform is as uncomfortable as I hear. Glad I don't have to wear it on a daily basis. At least I didn't have to wear a penguin suit…ha, funny, last time I was here….I was wearing a different uniform.
"Hey Dad."
"Dickie….buddy…"
"R.J….."
"Sorry, hard to get used to."
"I hate getting dressed up. It's so gay."
"What does that even mean? Kinda like it's a bad thing right? Not a very nice way to describe it. And you think you hate getting dressed up? I gotta wear a uniform."
"At least a uniform is cool."
"I guess. Now, what's really bothering you?"
"Nothing. I just thought, you know, you'd want someone to talk to."
"Well, thanks. Talked to Faith today?" Oh…wow, that's a Kathy look if I ever saw one. "Sorry I asked."
"Dad. Do, uh, all women need diamonds and stuff to, you know, say that you love 'em?"
Ahh, women troubles. That's what he needs. "Sometimes, but diamonds aren't always important. It's the little stuff. Like, giving her flowers because you thought of her when you saw them….giving her your teddy bear so she'll think of you. It's not about what you spend on it, son. It's how you feel about it."
"Oh yeah? Well, then…why did you give Mom that diamond ring?"
"Persistent. Actually, when your Mom and I first got married, all I could afford was a gold band for her. But that didn't make us any more or less married. After all this time, I felt that she deserved to have such a token of my love, I mean, now that I could afford it."
"Okay…I believe you."
Eh…won't tell him that most women demand them.
"Dad?"
"Yeah?"
"Does it mean…I mean…does it make you a wuss if you like, love someone or whatever?"
"Or whatever. Look, I love your Mom and all of you guys with all my heart. Do you think I'm a wuss?"
"Nah. You're Dad…you shoot people."
"I'll take that as a no. Well, come on….time to get going."
Ah, my son….my only boy. I can only hope that I set a good example for him. On how to be a good man…a good husband…a good father. I see him with that little girl….and I can see them older….still together….maybe married. But who knows….the only thing I know for sure is…I'm in love with Kathy…now more than ever.