John and Cynthia were finally getting a night out on their own and they were thankful for it but they were worried as Paul was the only one who could babysit for them. They both knew that Paul was good with kids but he was not around them often as he was the only one left out of the boys that did not have a kid yet
" Do you think he will be ok with Julia?" Cynthia asked full of concern for what may happen
" He will be great he's a smart lad our Paul and Julia likes him" John answered half listening to his wife as he was busy fixing his tie
" I hope he does not invite any women over you know what he's like"
" He wont as he know's i would cripple him. Im away to check on the little angel" John said walking out of their bedroom and entering Julia's where she is lying on the bed
" why are you lying on your bed? are you excited to see uncle Paulie tonight"
" NO" Julia answered her attitude seeping out with every word
" Why not" John asked confused as Julia loves Paul
" Because i want to go out with you and mummy to get ice cream" she said jutting out her bottom lip
" We are not getting ice cream but there is ice cream in the freezer and if you are a good girl i will tell Paulie to get you some"
" what flavour is the ice cream?"
" strawberry your favourite"
' Daddy chocolate is my favourite" she huffed
" Julia you told me yesterday that strawberry was your favourite"
" well today chocolate is my favourite"
There was a loud knock on the front door and Cynthia rushed to answer it
" Ello Cyn" a cold looking Paul said shuffling from one foot to the next
" Hello Paul come in out of the cold" she said while taking Paul's coat
" so where is my girl then?"
" im afraid she is in the middle of a tantrum as she does not want us to go out" Cynthia said laughing
" oh dear"
John entered the room holding Julia
" Well you told me strawberry was your favourite" John said
" i didn't i said chocolate"
" no you didn't"
" Yes i did"
" no you did not"
" yes i did"
" Julia you didn't"
" John will you please stop arguing with a 3 year old" Cyn scolded
John placed Julia back on the ground and himself and Cynthia put there coats on
" Julia baby it's time for us to go" john said
" Why can't i go? is it because you don't love me no more?"
Julia had never been babysat before and had no idea what was going on and now that Julia said that John did not want to leave her
" Cyn we should stay in you no"
" no John she will be ok with Paul im sure that he can cope"
" I can do not worry just go and have fun"
" Daddy please don't go let mummy and uncle Paulie go out for chips and you can stay with me" Julia begged holding onto John's leg
Paul grabbed Julia and held her in his arms
