Rissa could tell her dad was being negative. It was almost useless to try and continue to persuade him. Once his mind was made up, it was made up for good. She got that trait from him. "Mom I'm sure isn't all that mad, I'm positive she understands. Quit stressing, you bum."<br/><br/>Charissa moved to entwine her fingers with his.  "I guess we should just wait...I'm sure we can occupy ourselves for a good ten minutes." She smiled cheekily then, kissing the bottom of his jaw. "I  love you too Daddy. I'm always available as a soundboard."