Chapter 6: Father's Day

Roy's POV

I trailed behind Dinah, Connor, Artemis, and Mia as they looked through a thousand different stores trying to find the perfect gift. We've been through practically every store in this mall! I'm tired and hungry!

"How about we buy Daddy a tie?" Dinah asked as she looked at the ties.

"But, we got Dad a tie last year." Connor whined.

"Let's get him a pony!" Artemis cried.

"He's a bit big for a pony." Dinah added as Artemis frowned.

"A picture!" Mia squealed as Dinah lifted her up.

"You can color him a picture." She relied before turning to me. "What about you, Roy?"

"Dinah, I'm hungry."

She sighed before herding us over to the food court.

********Break*******

"I need to use the restroom." Connor said.

"Alright, Roy will take you." Dinah ordered.

"But-" I began before she gave me her "Either do it or die" look that she gives Ollie every day.

"Fine." I mumbled, dragging Connor away from the table. "Hurry up." I ordered pushing him through the door as I leaned up against the wall and looked out into the crowded mall.

That's when it hit me. The one store we hadn't been in… The pet store! Ollie's gonna be so pissed!

"Roy?" Connor called as he came to stand beside me.

"Come on Connor." I said as I grabbed his wrist and started dragging him in the direction of the shop.

"Where are we going?"

"To do a little shopping for Father's Day." I smirked.

********Break********

Oliver's POV

I yawned as I pulled into the garage. It's been a long day. A very long day.

Opening the door, I was ambushed by Connor, Artemis, and Mia.

"Dad! You're home!" Connor cried.

"Daddy!" Artemis shouted.

"Daddy home!" Mia screamed.

"Hey Ollie." Roy grumbled as Dinah shoved him forward.

Damn grouchy teenagers. I picked up Artemis and Mia before heading towards the kitchen.

"We're having steak for dinner." Dinah said as she took the rolls out of the oven.

"Great." I replied before depositing Artemis and Mia into their chairs.

After dinner, Dinah brought out a Father's Day cake. As we finished the cake, Mia and Artemis both made me cards.

"Roy, go get Ollie's present." Dinah instructed as Roy leapt up from the table. "Now, Ollie. I want you to remain calm. The kids put a lot of effort into choosing the right one."

My eyes grew wide as Roy rounded the corner with a squirming, solid white Great Dane puppy. Oh no. I hate dogs. No. Oh Hell no.

"Ollie, meet Arrowette… Happy Father's Day."