Sad But Don't Know Why

Bluey was laying on the couch in the living room alone feeling down. Her ears and tail were all droopy and what makes it worse is that she actually doesn't know why she's sad. She has no reason to actually feel sad but she is and just doesn't understand why she's feeling this way. She starts to also tear up because this frustrates her even more that she can't figure out why she's like this. Eventually Bandit walks in and notices her in her phase.

Bandit: Bluey, what's wrong kiddo?

Bluey: I don't know Dad.

Bandit gets confused as he sits down next to her.

Bandit: You don't know?

Bluey: No I don't Dad. I'm just feeling very sad and I actually don't know why. I don't understand.

Bandit: Ah I understand.

Bluey: You do?

Bandit: Yes Bluey. Sometimes people can just feel upset without a reason.

Bluey: But I don't like feeling this way. *tears up more*

Bandit: I know you don't Bluey. Nobody likes feeling sad. But something you should know is that soon you won't feel sad anymore. I promise.

Bluey: Really?

Bandit: Really.

Bluey feels a little bit better hearing this but still is feeling very sad.

Bandit: You know in the meantime you can do things that you love that will help you feel better much quicker.

Bluey: I don't really feel like doing anything right now.

Bandit thinks and comes up with a good idea.

Bandit: I have an idea. *opens his arms out* How bout a cuddle?

Bluey decides that a cuddle from her dad is probably what she needs right now.

Bluey: Yes please Dad.

Bluey sits up and Bandit picks her up, places her on his lap and she buries herself into his embrace and he wraps his arms around her.

Bandit: There. I've got you my little pup.

Bluey feels so safe and comfortable in her dad's arms.

Bandit: Do you feel a little bit better Bluey?

Bluey: Yes Dad, a little. Can we please stay like this?

Bandit: Of course Bluey. We can stay like this for as long as you want.

Bluey: Thanks Dad.

As time passes Bluey starts to feel even more better. He caresses her fur which really helps her relax. She rubs her face into her dad's soft, furry chest and it makes her feel so comfortable.

Bluey: Your fur is so soft and cozy Dad. It's like a soft blanket and you're a big, comfy pillow.

Bandit: Aw thanks Bluey. Having soft fur is the best. Especially when someone finds it so nice and cozy. I'll always make sure it's soft and cozy for you, for Bingo, and your mum.

Bluey: Thanks Dad. You're the comfiest pillow ever. *continues to caress his fur*

Bandit: Your fur is pretty soft too Bluey. You're like a teddy bear. *caresses her fur*

Bluey: I'm glad it is too Dad.

As time passes and Bluey slowly feels better, she has one more question in mind.

Bluey: Dad?

Bandit: Yes Bluey?

Bluey: Why do you love me so much?

Bandit: What?

Bluey: I'm just wondering, why did you and Mum want to have me and Bingo and why do you love us so much?

Bandit thinks for a minute on how to give her the best answer and it comes to him.

Bandit: Well Bluey, your mum and I wanted to have you and Bingo so much because she and I always wanted to become parents especially when we knew we would be together forever. When we became a family, she and I wanted our new family to grow. The idea of us having a kid together to raise and love just made us feel so happy and excited and when it finally happened we were the happiest we could ever be. When you were a baby growing up, learning to do things, and eventually becoming a big sister, those were the happiest moments of our lives and you both are the lights of our lives. Never forget it Bluey.

Bluey feels so happy hearing this that she forms a tear of joy and hugs him even harder and her tail wags as well.

Bluey: I love you so much too Dad. You and Mum always make me and Bingo happy when you play games with us and you always help me feel better when I'm feeling sad. I'm so happy to have you and Mum as my mum and dad.

Now Bandit's tail wags hearing this and a tear forms in his eye as well. Bluey notices his tail wagging too.

Bluey: Dad your tail is wagging too!

Bandit: Yes Bluey, because what you told me makes me happy and seeing you happy makes me happy.

Bluey: I'm happy you're happy too Dad. You're the best dad ever. I don't know what I would do without you or Mum.

Bandit: Don't worry Bluey. I promise we won't be going anywhere. We will always make sure to keep you, Bingo, and ourselves safe. Even if we aren't here, always remember that we're right here. *points at her heart*

Bluey: Where?

Bandit: Your heart.

Bluey: How can you be in my heart? It's too small.

Bandit: Heh heh, guess I got some explaining to do. You'll understand sometime Bluey. The point is we love you so much and always will and never forget it. *kisses her head*

Bluey: Thanks Dad. I love you so much too and I always will. *kisses his cheek*