"True, true. He's happy, and if he wasn't, he'd be hugging you every five seconds for comfort or atttention.. They've been a while.. Can you check on them? I can't enter the ladies, you can. If she needs help, hand her stuff, or sign to him, he'll be calm then if he's upset." The older man patted her head, smiling. "I'm going to get them water to drink if they need it."

Charlie continued to sleep, looking at peace. He was smiling slightly, his small form curled into her. He looked adorable, his angelic face restful, a small smile across his face. The scar on his cheek didn't seem to hurt him at all, his thumb brushing his lips.