Anonymous: "Can you write something for MIMB that explores April's relationship with Chloe more? You've done such a good job with Jackson and Chloe, and I loved Chloe watching April put her makeup on."

So I just got this prompt today…and it was perfect because IDK…I was just feeling not excited to write tonight because my muse has been slow this year. Nothing felt complete in my head and I didn't know what I felt like diving into and then this prompt came into my box. This also combines a suggestion from an anon message that I got a few days ago after the MIMB Valentines Day story I did (you might even be the same person…just a guess :).

100 Encore, Day 80: "Snuggles (Bananas)" (MIMB)

"I'm here, worm. I'm here." April ran into Choe's hospital room and pulling the crying girl into her arms. "You woke up alone and got scared, huh? I'm so sorry."

"Daddy wasn't here an' you wasn't," she said, but the passi in her mouth made it hard to understand.

"What's this? You got Dr. Andrew to get you a passi even after he explained to you that I was coming?"

Chloe nodded, but took the passi out. "I wanned you now."

"You know you are such a lucky girl, right? Because we work here mommy and daddy can come whenever. But your friend Deanna's mommy isn't here when she wakes up in the morning."

"She five."

"Oh you're a little girl so you need your mommy and daddy here more?"

"Aways mama when I wakes up."

"OK, you're right sweetie. Sorry I wasn't here. But I am now and you're alright." She kissed her daughter's forehead. "I heard your tummy hurts, I brought you frozen yogurt for a special breakfast. Do you want strawberry or vanilla with bananas?"

"Don't want nanas."

"Yeah, we're gonna try, OK? Uncle Alex was just trying to score points with you by putting you on ice cream two days, but it's time to try real food so you can come home."

"When I comin'?"

"You gotta stay a few more days because your appendix went 'pop' before Uncle Alex could take it out. Later when he comes to check you, we'll see how much longer. But guess who will be home when you get home?"

Chloe's eyes lit up. "Daddy?" April nodded, smiling. "Fer stayin'?"

"Yeah, that's why I was late. I was helping daddy move all your toys! Chloe has one house again, you excited?"

"Yes, i am!" she said, after swallowing a spoonful of vanilla yogurt.

"So excited your tummy is feeling a little better?"

"Yes."

"Good. So I'm gonna need you to stop eating around those bananas, sneaky girl. Then we're gonna go for a walk. Where do you wanna go, Chlo? Wanna go to the play room?"

Chloe shook her head, giggling. "Ony want to go dare wit my friends or Doc-er Andrew mama!"

April gasped. "What? I go in there and play with patients all the time. And me and you play in your playroom at home all the time."

The little girl shrugged. "Don't wanna play dare now."

"Alright, worm. Where do you want to walk to? We gotta walk somewhere."

"Wanna make a sup-rise."

"You wanna make a surprise visit to someone?" A nod.

"I think that's a great idea. Who would you like to surprise?"

"Is my daddy here or no?"

"No sweetheart. He's moving home remember? But you know who's here who would love a surprise Chloe visit?" She shook her head. "Uncle Alex! But we need something good to tell him. What can we tell him?"

Chloe tilted her head sideways. April eyed the frozen yogurt cup full of bananas. "Uhhh…I cry but doc-er Andrew gaved me passi."

"Chloe April, that is not new and good news."

"My tummy hurted but my mommy hugged me an' maked it better. And had yoyo."

"I think we can do better than that don't you?"

"I don't know what you means, mommy," she sighed.

"I think maybe we can tell him you ate some nanas, drank some water, and had the yoyo. What do you say Chlo?"

"Mommy, I sorry dares so too much nanas here. Maybe pease we share dem?"

"Oh I'm sorry baby! Of course! You just had to tell me it was too much. Sharing is a great idea."

"I can feed yours an' you feed mine like you and daddy afore!"

April cringed like she always did when she realized just how much Chloe caught on to things. "OK," She crossed her legs on her daughters hospital bed and held out a spoonful of banana to her. Chloe did the same. "One, two, three…feed me!"

Chloe giggled after she swallowed, delighted to be copying one of their games. "Yum?" her mom asked, and she nodded,

She shared three more bites with her mommy. "Ok, dat is it fer my tummy mama please!"

"Good job, worm! I am so proud of you." April kissed Chloe's cheek. "That was such a good start."

"You help me mama, thanks!"

"Of course sweetheart, that's a mommy's job. I want you to drink a few sips of water, OK? Then would you like to rest before we go see Uncle Alex?"

"Yeah acause we needa mornin' snuggle."

"OK, honey." April curled up next to Chloe on the small child-size bed, realizing for the first time just how shaken Chlo must have been when she woke up alone.

"Maybe you walk a little later when Dr. Andrew brings you to play with Deanna after lunch."

"Yeah, later mama," Chloe yawned. "I tell uncle Alex too." She fell asleep soon after she felt her mothers arms around her.

No idea why 60% of my stories revolve around food. Also I hate bananas.