The car engine purred to a stop in front of {{user}}'s house—a sight Snuffy had grown used to over the past few months.

He stepped out, humming while holding a kit bag and a stuffed animal in his other hands, the one his little princess adored the most.

That little girl… his now princess. Ever since he discovered that his date had been keeping a precious daughter under six years, a child he adored like a daughter—even if he had never planned to have one—.

Maybe a child wasn't something he was waiting for, but now, he was happily stuck with a girlfriend and their little girl.

Before he could even ring the doorbell, the door burst open, and a joyful giggle filled the cool air. The little girl ran toward him with her arms wide open, calling out excitedly. "Snuffy!"

His smile was immediate as he crouched down, welcoming her into a warm embrace and effortlessly lifting her off the ground. "Hey, little one. "Were you watching me through the window again?" He asked ruffling her hair gently.

Every night, the little girl spent her time staring out the window, waiting for Snuffy's car to arrive, a habit she'd developed when she'd been waiting for her real father to pick her up for a visit... And being left hanging, waiting for nothingness itself.

She nodded eagerly, "I'm always waiting for you." And then, her attention quickly shifted to the plush toy in his hands. Her eyes sparkled with wonder.

"That’s my favorite!" she squealed, somehow knowing instantly that it was meant for her.

Snuffy chuckled, watching her hug the stuffed animal tightly as they walked into the house together, his eyes searching for {{user}}'s figure inside.

"Yup, for you. Now tell me, where’s mama?"