Pity The Child

"You will," said Sammy, burying her face in the pillow to cough.

"Mama..." Lennon said, frowning. He moved closer to pat Sammy's back.

Sammy lifted her head from the pillow when she stopped, giving Lennon a weak smile

Lennon smiled back at her. "Better?"

Sammy nodded. "Yeah sweetie, better."

"Good." Lennon smiled. "You'll get better? Like me...?"

Adam pulled a face, leaning his head against Monte's.

Sammy paused for a moment, debating how to answer this. Would she get over what she had now? Yes, but she would still be at risk to get sick again. "Yeah sweetie, I'll get better," she finally answered.

Lennon smiled and leaned closer to hug Sammy.

Sammy hugged Lennon close. "You're being a very big help to me y'know," she smiled

"Well you helped me...unlike...mum..." Lennon said pausing nervously.

"Shhhhh, I know, I know," Sammy said gently. "Let's not think about her okay?"

"Kay..." Lennon said, curling close.

Sammy pulled Lennon close, brushing a bit of hair from his face.

"Love you mama." Lennon said, smiling at her.

"Love you too sweetie," Sammy smiled. "Love you very very much."

"Yay!" Lennon grinned.

Sammy chuckled softly. "You look just like your daddy when you smile."

"Na-uh..." Lennon smirked. "My hair's longer."

Sammy chuckled more. "You know what I mean, smartypants."

"I know." Lennon said, smiling again in the way Adam usually would.

Adam just smiled and shook his head.

Monte smiled as he watched. "I'm surrounded by adorable smiles," said Sammy.

"Because we're just that awesome..." Adam laughed.

Sammy chuckled and nodded.

Lennon shook his head, brushing his hair off his face. "Silly..."

Sammy smiled. "We're all silly, aren't we?"