AN: Enjoy!


The weekend after Viv's Birthday Party, Wanda made sure she had Saturday off, and planned her trip to the mall with Viv that was part 'Girl's day out', part 'Find Daddy a nice Birthday Present'.

"Are you sure you two don't want me to come with you?" Vision asked, as Wanda strapped Viv into her car-seat. She was borrowing Vision's car to avoid the hassle of moving said seat. Viv was probably almost ready to graduate out of the seat, but as long as she still needed it, neither Vision or Wanda were willing to compromise on the little girl's safety.

"It wouldn't be a Girl's Day Out if you came with us, Vizh" Wanda gently pointed out. "And I did promise Miss Vivian a Girl's Day Out."

"Yeah, Daddy. Wanda a promis!" Viv piped up.

"She's getting good with those words.."

"She is" Wanda gave Vision a quick goodbye kiss. "We won't be gone too long. Enjoy your quiet time. Maybe we can all go out for dinner later."

"Mmm.. that does sound nice."

"It does. See you soon, Vizh."

Wanda hopped in the car, and Vision watched until they turned the corner out of sight before he headed back inside, sighing softly.

Viv adored Wanda, and Vision knew the feeling was mutual on Wanda's side. He was happy for the two of them to spend time alone together. The only problem was, he already missed them.


So, Wanda and Viv headed off to the mall, in search of an appropriate Birthday present for Vision.. well, maybe a few presents. They had already purchased a nice mug, because his current one had a chip in it, and a box of his favourite candies.

Now they were In the menswear section in search of a nice jacket.. partially due to the slight guilt Wanda felt at never having returned the one he'd leant to her just over a year ago. Viv eyed one of the price tags with concern.

"Mo.. Wanda, I don't think I got enough monies left for these."

"That's okay, Fata dulce, I'll pay for it."

"You will?" Viv grinned.

"Mmhm."

"Thank you!" The little girl threw her arms around Wanda.

Wanda returned her hug, chuckling softly. Viv had actually only paid for half the box of candy. Wanda planned to sneak the rest of the money Viv had handed her back into her piggy bank when they got home.

"How about we go have a peek in the Toy Store next door? A lot of shops start putting some of their Christmas toys out about now, so Santa has plenty of time to see what everyone wants." And, Wanda thought, so 'Santa' had a chance to save up for the more expensive items on children's wish-lists.

"Yeah" Viv's eyes lit up. "Let's go look!"


So, after choosing a jacket, Wanda and Viv headed over to the Toy store. Viv had been scanning the shelves for a while, until she spotted one of her young classmates, Kamala, entered the store with her Mother.

"Hi, Kamala!" Viv ran over to the other little girl.

"Hi, Viv!"

Kamala's Mother greeted Wanda with a friendly smile. They'd seen each other around at a few of the children's school events by now.

"Hello. I don't think we have ever properly met. I am Muneeba."

"I'm Wanda" Wanda smiled. "Nice to meet you."

Viv was telling Kamala all about her Girl's Day Out.

"It is nice having these special Mother-Daughter days, isn't it?" Muneeba asked.

Wanda wasn't sure how to reply.

"Wanda isn't Viv's Mommy, Mommy!" Kamala innocently commented. "She's just her Daddy's girlfriend."

"Oh!" Muneeba suddenly seemed embarrassed by her mistake. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have assumed.. It's just, I saw you sitting with Vivian at the Picnic.."

"It's alright, really.." Wanda smiled awkwardly.

"Well, Kamala and I should be going now.." Muneeba grabbed her daughter's hand. "Say goodbye to your friend, Kamala."

"Bye, Viv!"

"Bye, Kamala.." Viv waved as her little friend departed, but Wanda couldn't help but notice that the little girl seemed slightly crestfallen.

"You know, Fata dulce, I didn't quite spend my whole budget for your Birthday" Wanda smiled. She had actually gone a little over, but.. never mind that. "You can pick out one more little present if you like."

"No, that's okay.."

"Well.. how about lunch? Your Daddy said I can get you anything you like, since this day out is part of your Birthday gift.."

At that, Viv perked up, if only a little.

"Well.. there is a McDonald's in the food court.."

"There is" Wanda chuckled, gently ruffling the little girl's hair. "Let's go."


So, Wanda purchased Viv a Happy Meal, and a meal for herself, sitting at a table in the Food Court to eat. Viv was still a little quieter than usual.

"Is something wrong, Fata dulce?" Wanda asked.

"No" Viv sighed. "Well.. not really."

"You know you can tell me if something's bothering you.."

"It's just.." Viv hesitated. "I don't remember having a Mommy, but sometimes.. sometimes when you're here, I can pretend I do."

"Oh.." Wanda felt a lump in her throat, her heart both swelling with love and breaking a little at the same time. "So when Kamala said I wasn't your Mom.."

"It's silly.."

"No.. No, you're not silly at all" Wanda absolutely could not bear to see Viv hurting. she had an epiphany, one she'd had before, but even stronger now. Nothing was just about her anymore. It didn't matter if Wanda thought she wasn't good enough. Not if Vision thought she was, and Viv thought she was. She patted her lap. "Come here."

"Okay.." Viv moved to sit on her lap, a little confused.

"I remember, not long after I met you and your Daddy, you were in the store and you asked him whether you were going to get a new Mommy one day" Wanda smiled at the memory. It was the first time she'd had a hug from Viv.

"Oh.." Viv blushed.

"And I remember another time I was talking to your Daddy, and he said if someone was ever going to be your new Mommy, that would be your decision."

"He did?"

"Mmmhm.. No one can ever replace your Mommy, Fata dulce" Wanda ran her fingers through Viv's golden hair. "But I.. I love you, and if there's anything you want me to be, I can try.. But that choice is up to you."

"Hmm.." Viv paused. "Can I think about it some more?"

"Of course, as much time as you need.. now go finish your lunch" She pressed a kiss to the little girl's forehead. "Daddy won't be happy if he hears you wasted it."

"Okay" Viv hurried back to her own side of the table, taking a handful of fries. "Wanda?"

"Yes?"

"I love you too."