[b]Katie - Streets - Tyler, Liam, Scarlett[/b]

Katie tried not to be too sad as they walked. It was scary not knowing where they were going or what they were going to do. Her daddy usually had the answers, but if he did now he was not sharing them with her. But the little girl put on a brave face for her daddy and for Liam. Liam might have been bigger then her but sometimes he acted younger. Katie felt like she needed to protect him and be strong so he would know everything was going to be okay.
Which she really hoped it would.

She jumped when she felt a hand on her head but relaxed an instant later as she recognized the feminine hand. Scarlett was petting her. Katie liked it. Since her mommy had gone away Katie enjoyed attention from women. Scarlett was really nice. And she was a grown-up like her daddy so she would know what to do.

As they walked, Katie got a seriously contemplative look on her face.
Her mommy and brother had gone away...
Now she had Scarlett and Liam...
Maybe... they could be her new mommy and brother?
Liam was already like her brother and Scarlett had been there to comfort and care for her when her daddy wasn't around. Katie decided that she would talk to Scarlett about this the next time they stopped to rest. This was serious business. She would ask Scarlett to be her new mommy, then when she said yes all Katie had to do was tell her daddy that Scarlett had already said yes and then he couldn't say no.
It didn't even occur to her that Scarlett might not want to be her new mommy. It was already a forgone conclusion in Katie's mind. Now that she had made up her mind about it, it was time to engage her seven year old powers of epic cuteness in order to make it a reality.

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[b]Jessalyn - Baton Rouge House - Kerry[/b]

Jess had been busy bouncing and laughing quietly with Ben. The baby was loving the sunshine and fresh air, giggling each time his mommy lifted him into the air and kissed him. It was a picture of simple joy and contentment that was rare in the times they tried to survive in.

But nothing lasts forever and their peace was shattered by a voice calling to her.
Jess was immediately on her feet and shielding Ben from possible harm. She saw the man and looked around wearily for either walkers or the bandits he spoke about. Seeing nothing either alive or dead, she moved towards him. He didn't look armed but she still kept Ben out of his reach. As she got closer and saw how hurt he was, her compassionate heart took over.

"You poor man," she murmured and knelt beside him but still kept Ben tucked close to her chest. Her motherly instincts to protect her child from strangers was still strong. She offered her hand to him, taking his hand gently and smiling kindly. "We have water and a little food inside. My friends can help take care of your injuries. We have extra clothes too," she added, noting his worn and slightly torn clothes. "Come on," she said. "We'll help you. Don't worry."