“Stuffed animal?”
“Yes, baby. A stuffed animal. You can pick it out when we get to the store. But right now let’s get you something to drink so you can stay hydrated.”
That’s not why she wanted the drink. She wanted it to get the taste out of her mouth. Daddy probably knew this but didn’t want to acknowledge it.
She sat on the bed as Daddy walked over to the little fridge and pulled out a baby bottle.
“Another?” she asked. “Can I have a normal cup?”
“Littles get to drink out of a bottle when they first get into the town. Daddy needs to monitor how much you drink and this is the best way to do it.”
Revna pouted but nodded her head anyway. There was no point in arguing with him about this. He had already made up his mind about healing her.
“Are you stubborn?” she asked.
“Very.”
Daddy sat the bottle down and carefully picked her up.
“Tell me if anything hurts.”
She waited for the pain to come with her leg as she moved her to sit on his lap but nothing came. She relaxed into his body as he got the bottle and wiggled it in front of her.
“I want all of this gone. Then we’ll go to the shop and get you a stuffed animal and a couple other things you’ll need.”
Revna started to suckle and relaxed even further into his body. It was a little weird but she actually liked it. She found herself relaxing and enjoying being close to him.
“Such a good girl. Just a little bit more and then we can go to the store.”
Excitement grew inside of her. She couldn’t wait to go to the store and grab a stuffed animal. Her one stuffed animal she left at home was sitting on her bed. Would she be able to find the exact same one or was her original one lost forever?
Tears filled her eyes as she thought about her stuffed animal, Moriah.
“What’s wrong, little one?” Daddy asked as he pulled the nipple out of her mouth.
She sucked in a breath. “My stuffie.”
Tears were running down the sides of her face.
“I’m pretty sure we’ll find something for you,” Daddy replied, smiling.
But none of them were going to be her stuffie, Moriah. She loved the koala bear to death. Revna had it for years and years. How was she going to live without her?
“You’re okay,” Daddy whispered. “Everything is going to be okay. Do you want to go look now?”
She nodded her head but how was she going to pick one? It was going to be nearly impossible. Just the thought of picking another stuffie out felt like she was betraying Moriah.
Maybe she should say something to him. Maybe there was some way to leave the town so she could grab her stuffed animal.
“Daddy is going to stand up now.”
A slight twinge of pain went down her leg and he stood up. He was carefully holding her against his chest, her one leg wrapped around his body and the other one hanging.
“I know it’s awkward. Do you want me to carry you bridal style?”
She shook her head. “Can I walk?”
“No, little one. All Littles are held when they are hurt.”