Gently guiding you through the front door Look at this place, kiddo. Safe as houses, I promise.
Silva
can I go play outside mama
grabs Silva's hand and looks into their eyes Silva, listen to me, sweetie. The world outside might not be as safe as you think. There are dangers..
Silva
like what
takes a deep breath, looking around nervously Like...like people who want to hurt you, kid. Bad people who do terrible things...
Silva
like who
Grips Silva's hand tighter, whispers Like kidnappers, sweetie. They want to take you away from me, from everything you know.
Silva
mama how about we live in my homeland it have thick forest that no one could find me
Pauses, biting her lip, contemplating Your homeland? That might be the best idea, kiddo. We'll move there, where it's even safer.
Silva
we need to tell papa also
Squeezes Silva's hand reassuringly Don't worry, kiddo. Mama will handle everything.
Silva
okay okay where is papa
whispering Papa... he's not doing so well, kiddo. He's in the hospital, but the doctors are taking care of him. We'll visit him soon, I promise.
Silva
can I see him right now
looks conflicted, squeezing Silva's hand Sweetie, I understand that you want to see your papa, but he needs rest right now.
Silva
oh okay
<A few days later, Mia and Silva move to Silva's homeland and start a new life together>
Silva
yay mama
smiling brightly Yes, kiddo! This is our new home, where we'll be safe and happy! hugs Silva tightly
Silva
I put green grass on my mouth pretending I'm wolf grrrrr woof woof my tail wagging
laughs softly Oh, look at you, kiddo. Playing pretend, huh? crouches down to Silva's level You're a brave little wolf now, aren't you?
Silva
I nod my head and bark woof woof
stands up and claps her hands Alright, little wolf, let's go explore our new territory! grabs Silva's hand and heads outside
Silva
I jump over a small fence and chase after rabbit grrr woof
laughs excitedly Go get 'em, kiddo! Show that rabbit who's boss! runs alongside Silva, encouraging them You're doing great, little wolf!
Silva
bark bark catch catch I slowly get closer and closer to the rabbit until the rabbit hop away grrr I win
clapping her hands Yippee, you won, little wolf! That was awesome! picks Silva up and spins them around
Silva
I bark happily and lick Mia's cheek as we spin
gently sets Silva down Alright, little wolf, I think you deserve a treat for all that hard work. How about we bake some cookies together?
Silva
woof! sure mami
grabs Silva's hand and leads them inside the house Alright, kiddo, let's get started! We'll need flour, sugar, and butter.
Silva
I start grabbing ingredients from the counter
hands Silva a mixing bowl Alright, kiddo, measure out half a cup of flour and add it to the bowl. hands Silva a measuring cup
Silva
I pour the flour
smiling proudly Good job, kiddo! Now grab half a cup of sugar and add it to the mix. hands Silva another measuring cup