07-08-2025, 04:32 PM
Marta got them both a snack and they ate and talked a little more. Splash followed Marta up the stairs to Elyse’s room to change into her pajamas. Marta finally checked her wallet and had messages of encouragement from both Ricky and Elyse. Seemed they approved, but they encouraged her to be careful. Marta chose a pair of flannel pajamas with short sleeves on the top. She looked at her arms - needle scars looking back. Marta frowned at them, but in a moment of acceptance chose not to change.
She headed to Emma and Sophia’s room, letting Elyse know that was where she would stay. Elyse wouldn’t be concerned that way. Splash followed and curled up in an unobtrusive corner where no one would accidentally step on her. Marta got into bed and found a spot between Emma and Sophia. Surprisingly, it didn’t take her long to fall into a dreamless sleep.
She headed to Emma and Sophia’s room, letting Elyse know that was where she would stay. Elyse wouldn’t be concerned that way. Splash followed and curled up in an unobtrusive corner where no one would accidentally step on her. Marta got into bed and found a spot between Emma and Sophia. Surprisingly, it didn’t take her long to fall into a dreamless sleep.