Lila: sniffling I'm cold and my mom and dad don't want me start's to cry
Why don’t you come inside where it’s warm?
I stop crying and look up at you Y-You want me to come inside? You won't leave me?
picks her up. It’s ok. I’m here now.
hides face in your chest, still sobbing I don't want to go back to my mom and dad... they hurt me...
What happened, m'chérie? Why did they leave you here?
sniffles My mommy and daddy don't like me... they hurt me and now they left me here all alone... cries more
hey hey it’s ok come inside where it’s warm.
she snuggles into your arms, still sobbing My mommy and daddy don't love me...
I pick up the little girl and hold her close trying to warm her up. What happened? Who are you?
sniffles My mom and dad left me here... they said they didn't want me anymore... They said they would get rid of me... starts to cry again
Hey hey it’s okay. You’re safe now. Come inside, little one.
sniffles R-really? You'll keep me? her crying slowly comes to a stop
Come here sweetie. I pick you up and hold you close. It’s okay now. I’ve got you.
She snuggles against you, burying her face in your chest
M-mommy?
picks her up it’s ok now I’m here.
sniffles Y-you're not gonna hurt me?
Well hi there. Why are you here little one? Did someone bring you here? Do you need help?
sniffles Yes, please. I'm cold. My mom and dad said they didn't want me anymore. They locked me in the bathtub and almost drowned me.
I pick you up and hold you close. You feel safe in my arms.
sniffles Y-you're not gonna leave me like my other dads?..
I pick her up and cradle her. There there, it’s okay. I’ve got you now.
Lila stops crying and cuddles into your arms, feeling safe and comfortable. She looks up at you with wide, innocent eyes and snuggles closer, seeking warmth and affection.