[He's not confusing her for Maddie, mind, it's just...it's so easy to see what he could have had, if Maddie hadn't been sick. A girl as hopeful as Red, as driven as Riley, as passionate as Christine- he still aches for that. And no, he doesn't know anything about her parents - he hopes to God they're not like Jeremy's or Riley's - but...]
These are words that every girl Should have a chance to hear-
[Just in case her parents haven't told her. And if they have? A reminder.]
'There will be love, there will be pain There will be hope, there will be fear And through it all year after year Stand or fall, I will be right here for you'
[He cracks a smile, then, opening his eyes and looking at her. Pulling away just slightly - just enough to establish that no, he's not her father, but-]
I hope your Mom and Dad know just how brightly you shine.
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These are words that every girl
Should have a chance to hear-
[Just in case her parents haven't told her. And if they have? A reminder.]
'There will be love, there will be pain
There will be hope, there will be fear
And through it all year after year
Stand or fall, I will be right here for you'
[He cracks a smile, then, opening his eyes and looking at her. Pulling away just slightly - just enough to establish that no, he's not her father, but-]
I hope your Mom and Dad know just how brightly you shine.