Josephine looked up at her mother. “Can you stay with me tonight?” She asked shakily.
“Of course, baby.” Lucy tightened her hold on Josephine. “I will stay here for as long as you need me to.” Josephine nodded, laying her head back on Lucy's lap. The two women spent a quiet night, mostly in silence.
*****
The following morning, Lucy woke and prepared breakfast for her daughter but didn't disrupt her sleep.
“Did you sleep well?” Lucy asked getting on her feet and met Josephine halfway. She touched her daughter's face lovingly.
“I couldn't sleep until after dawn,” Josephine confessed, stepping past her mother and into the kitchen. “Something smells nice.” She moaned!
“I made chocolate rolls.” Lucy laughed. “I thought you could use a bit of sweetness.” Josephine scoffed.
“If only
