[b]Jessalyn - Safe House - Longing...[/b]

Jess nodded. Samantha was right.
"Thank you," she told the girl as she left the room. She looked down at Ben and smiled. He was here and now. She needed to focus on the present. Sending up a quick prayer for the family that used to be here, the young mother started undressing her baby boy from the dirty torn and stained old T-Shirt she had used as clothing for him. Now they had actual baby clothing and it was all little boy clothing. She rubbed her cheek against the soft material. 
First thing she did was use some of the water from her bottle to pour into a cup and wash him off a bit. She kissed and made raspberry noises against his stomach, making the baby laugh and giggle. Not loud enough to bring danger but loud enough for the others in the house to hear. She dressed him in a blue onesie with a cartoon lion on the front. It was a footed onesie so his feet would stay covered and warm. Ben giggled and kicked, loving the feeling of clean soft clothes. 

Jess smiled. It was that warm smile that only mothers seemed to have. Her eyes were soft and full of love. At that moment, she glowed like the sun.

But... there was still something missing.... something she desperately needed... someone....