So, my dad has never bought me flowers, but I've been riding a motorcycle since I can remember. Dad's rule was you sat in front until you were tall enough to reach the pedals for the back seat. I was more devastated when he sold his motorcycle than he was. The pants and tied shoes rule is from him. Lucy's line at the end is mine.
Teach her to embrace adventure.
At first, Lindsay was absolutely adamant that Lucy would never ride that motorcycle with him. She refused to even discuss the option until Lucy was nearly eight years old and still wasn't too pleased that Danny had kept the piece of machinery at all.
But one day, Danny and Lucy were out running errands and he had to buy a new pair of boots where Lucy saw the bright purple helmet with white flames and fell in love. Danny had never been able to resist those eyes, especially when it was something he wanted to share with his daughter.
With Lindsay glaring the whole time, Danny carefully checked that Lucy was dressed in full length pants, tied-on sneakers, and long sleeves with the helmet firmly secured. Lucy was nearly vibrating with excitement as he lifted her onto the seat and made sure her feet reached the pedals. He got on in front of her and then positioned her arms firmly around his waist, locking her hands tight in front of him. He kicked off and maneuvered around the traffic to the lesser used streets that were less congested.
All the while, he heard her shrieking over the sounds of traffic, wind, and engine.
"Faster, Daddy! Faster!"
AN: Still bumming my friend's laptop while she's staying with me, but today is the last day. I might be able to get to my parent's computer for Monday, definately Tuesday. Still waiting for GS to call me, but I'll be calling them soon if they don't.