[b]Jessalyn - House - Floyd / Abram[/b]

When Floyd woke with such a start Jess was concerned he had been having a nightmare. She wiped his forehead and smiled. "It's okay Floyd. Everything is fine."
When he asked if she was hurt she smiled warmly and kissed his cheek. "He didn't hurt me," she assured him in a whisper. "His name is Abram. He stitched you up. And he brought in plenty of food. Here, I made some soup."
She offered it to him, helping him sit up in order to eat it.

Abram entered the room as he Floyd was eating. "I'm impressed you were ready to fight me injured like you were. You've got balls. I respect a man who risks himself to protect his family. First Sergeant Abram Chamberlin, US Army," he introduced himself and smiled at Jess. "You got yourself quite a lady here. Pregnant in times like these is not easy. But with a dad and mom like you two he's starting off right."

Jess smiled and looked at Floyd. She hoped he wouldn't be angry that she had lead Abram to believe that they were... well, you know. It wasn't just that she was worried about anyone finding out she was unattached. It was more like a hope that she prayed would come true.

"Anyway," Abram said. "I need place to rest for a few days. If you'll let me stay here I'll help defend this place til you're healed up. I've got food and other supplies to share. I've got a gun but I am handy in close range fighting too. And I swear on my mother's grave I will not screw you and your family over."
Abram was directing all of this to Floyd, the man in charge. Jess didn't mind that. Everything was Floyd's decision after all. She would follow whatever he said, because in this world of survival he knew best.

Jess yawned behind her hand.
Abram's attention went to her for a moment. "You tired ma'am? You should be, with all that's happened to you. Go on upstairs and rest while your man and I talk."
Jess looked to Floyd as Abram offered her his hand. She tried not to let the man telling her what to do bother her, it was likely his military training and he was trying to help. Jess looked back to the man, cocking her head. "I don't mean this is a bad way, but please could you refrain from telling me what to do? You did help us, but you are still a stranger. The only person I will listen to and obey is Floyd."
Abram immediately stepped back. "Of course. I didn't mean nothing by it ma'am," he glanced at Floyd. "Sorry man. Wasn't trying to step on any toes."