Christmas with the Reeds
Thea looked at Parker, not believing what she was seeing. If Griffin didn’t give him the ice, and there was no way he could have gotten it from outside, then the only explanation was that he made it himself. But there had been no previous signs that Parker was a dragon like Griffin, as much as her husband had been hoping for something that would prove their son’s species. She watched as Parker handed the icicle to Griffin. He looked so proud of himself. Thea’s eyes grew wide as another little icicle materialized in Parker’s hands. She knelt down next to him and Griffin, smiling widely. “That’s good baby,” she said to him, showing him that what he’d done was a good thing. Parker opened his palm to show her, a huge smile on his face. "Like Daddy," he giggled, looking at Griffin.
Griffin held his breath as he and Thea stared at their son. Since he had been born, he had hoped that Parker had inherited his species. Not that he would have been disappointed if he had turned out a mermaid or even human, but the idea of raising a dragon and teaching him about his lineage and family was something Griffin had been looking forward to. But when Parker put the tiny icicle in his hand, he could hardly believe what he was seeing. The little icicle he held in his hand, was actual proof that Parker was a dragon, just like him. "That's right buddy, like daddy. I'm so proud of you." Griffin said, his voice choked with pride. He picked Parker up and kissed his cheek, choked up over the discovery. Before he could do anything else, Noelle came over from where Thea was crouched and threw herself over Griffin's leg, squealing with delight. "Daddy, Daddy! Parker like Daddy!" She giggled, hugging Griffin's thigh. Looking up at Thea, Griffin grinned as he picked Noelle up, giving her a quick eskimo kiss. "What were you saying about them not saying daddy first?"
