A Peck of Gold

Farewell from the Prince

"Tell Daddy goodbye," she urges the little munchkin.
Blank stare.
"Come on, say bye-bye," she holds his hand up to help him wave.
Crickets chirp.
"Kiddo, tell your daddy goodbye," she says a little more firmly.
He points to a ball on the floor.
"Oh forget it!" his mother says in exasperation, and kisses her husband goodbye as he leaves, shutting the door behind him.

"Bye!" announces the baby proudly, and laughs. Mom rolls her eyes.