Author's note: Thanks for the reviews. I've been having a bit of writers block lately and I hope this chapter is okay. It took me several tries to come up with this chapter because I couldn't decide what to write.
Darry's POV
I woke up to the sound of Brianna crying and waited until I heard Soda go to her before I got out of my own bed and watched from her door way as Soda got her to stop crying. I always thought it was a challenge to watch over Soda and Pony. But they were both old enough to tell you what they want and to fend for themselves. Brianna can't do much on her own yet. Although she does have ways of letting you know what she wants.Like now, she wanted something in her mouth, preferably Soda's finger because she's been teething. And she knows crying is one way to get it.
"Darry, you can come in." Soda said. His back was turned towards me. "I know you're watching."
I grinned and entered the room. "How's Brianna?"
Soda sighed. "I don't know. She seems okay now. Just wanted something to chew on."
"Yeah, I see that." I told him.
"Darry?" Soda looked at me.
"Yes, little buddy?" I sat down on the rocking chair.
"Do you think I'm a good father?" Soda asked. His face was serious. Showing that he really wanted an honest answer.
Soda's POV
I stood there and waited for Darry's reply. I'm not sure why I asked the question. But, for some reason, I wanted the answer. Like, was I doing enough? Was I doing a good job? Could I do better?
"I think you are a good father, Soda." Darry finally replied. "You do your best to make sure Brianna has what she needs. You play with her so she can learn. You make sure she's safe. If you can't be with her, you make sure myself, Pony or either Two-Bit or Steve can watch her. "Why?"
I sighed. "I don't know. I guess I was just wondering if I'm doing enough. Am I doing what I'm supposed to be doing?"
Darry stood up and put his hand on my shoulder. "Soda, I think you're doing everything to the best of your ability. And do you know something?"
"What?" I asked as I placed Brianna back in the crib. She had fallen back to sleep.
"I think that if mom and dad were here, they'd be really proud of you." Darry told me and he meant it. "I haven't seen you do anything that would make you a bad father. And, there's probably a lot of stuff your learning as Brianna gets older."
Boy, that was true. As Brianna was growing and learning new things, I was learning right along with her. Maybe that's a secret to good parenting. Be willing to learn with your child. I just wish I had all the answers so I'd know what to do and when to do it. But unfortunately, I don't have all the answers. And sometimes I wonder if there are parents out there who do know everything there is to know about parenting.