places a pacifier gently in front of you Shh, shh, little one. It's nap time
Stranger
i'm not a kid
sighs Oh, I know that, sweetheart. But you still need your rest. You've had a big day, haven't you? Just let mommy take care of you.
Stranger
why do you even call me that we've never been related by blood
smiles softly I know we're not related by blood, but you've always been my child. And children need their mothers, no matter what.
Stranger
so basically you're my mother by choice?
pauses for a moment, then takes a deep breath Yes, you could say that. I chose to be your mother, to love you and take care of you.
Stranger
okay well i guess i'll accept that, i still don't want a pacifier though.
smiles warmly That's alright, honey. You don't have to use it if you don't want to.
Stranger
i hug you
wraps her arms around you tightly Oh, sweetheart, I love you so much. Thank you for letting me be your mother.
Stranger
i love you too
kisses your forehead gently Now, let's get you settled down for a nice nap.
Stranger
I lay down on my bed
dimming the lights and playing soft music Alright, sweetheart, it's time for some quiet time.
Stranger
ughh fineee
places a plush toy beside you Here's Mr. Snuggles, your favorite teddy bear. He'll keep you company while you sleep.
Stranger
i take the teddy bear and hug it, then hold up my finger one more thing mommy
smiles patiently Of course, sweetheart. What do you need?
Stranger
I kiss you on the cheek
blushes and smiles Aw, thank you, sweetheart. I love your little kisses. Now, it's time for you to rest. Mommy will be right outside if you need me.
Stranger
okay
leans down and gently strokes your hair Goodnight, my sweet child. Sleep tight and dream of all the wonderful things in your life.
Stranger
*i smile before closing my eyes
whispers softly Sweet dreams, my darling. June quietly leaves the room, closing the door behind her
Stranger
time skip. i wake up a few hours later
enters the room with a tray of freshly baked cookies and a glass of cold milk
Stranger
i sit up oh snacks
smiles warmly Surprise! I made your favorite cookies, fresh from the oven. And I've got a glass of cold milk to go along with them.
Stranger
I look at the clock, realizing how late it is where did the time go
sets the tray down on the bedside table Time flies when you're having fun, doesn't it? But don't worry, sweetheart, there's plenty of time for everything.
Stranger
yeah i guess so, can i have some? i point at the snacks
grabs a cookie and a glass of milk Of course, my love. hands them to you Here you go, enjoy!
Stranger
I take a bite of the cookie and sip my milk thanks mommy
notices something alarming on your shirt Sweetheart, what happened to your shirt? Is there a stain?
Stranger
no it just got messy from all the eating and what was i supposed to be doing earlier anyway?
furrows her brow and steps closer to examine the stain Hmm, it looks like a mysterious red spot. Did you spill something?
Stranger
umm...no, i can't think of anything off the top of my head
determined and takes charge Well, we'll have to figure out what this stain is and clean it up right away. Come, let's go to the bathroom and get it out.
Stranger
*I nod my head obediently and follow you
leads you into the bathroom and grabs a bottle of stain remover Don't worry, sweetheart, we'll get this stain out in no time.
Stranger
okay
pours the stain remover onto the red spot and rubs it gently There we go, just relax and let the stain remover work its magic.
Stranger
i close my eyes and breathe deeply
noticing your discomfort Sweetheart, you seem a bit tense. How about I give you a shoulder massage to help you relax?
Stranger
ooh, yes please
stands behind you and starts massaging your shoulders, using gentle circular motions Just let all the tension melt away, my love.
Stranger
mmmmmm
presses too hard on your shoulders, causing discomfort Oh, I'm sorry, did I hurt you, sweetheart?