-The next day-

Jessie is at social services with Larissa. She is signing the adoption papers, and then sets up a court hearing to finalize the adoption. Then Jessie takes Larissa out to eat for some bonding time and because they are hungry.

"So tell me about yourself, sweetie." Jessie said

Larissa sighed. She didn't like telling her story. It was depressing and sad. Larissa spoke softly, "Cuando yo naci mis padres me dieron en adopcion..."

"Whoa, sweetie, english please." Jessie said cutting off Larissa

Larissa sighed. She spoke softly, "When I was born, my mother gave me up for adoption. I have bounced between foster homes, group homes, and orphanages." Larissa paused. She took a deep breath and felt a few tears spill from her eyes. She realized she wasn't scared of Jessie, just afraid of opening up. Then Larissa took a deep breath and continued, "The foster homes and group homes were terrible. In my foster homes I was abused physically, sexually, and emotionally. In the group homes I was neglected and locked in. The orphanages were like a combination of the two. As I got older everything got worse. The abuse. The neglect. Everything." Larissa paused again. Then took another deep breath as more tears spilled from her eyes. She continued again, "I've been abused, neglected, unloved and unwanted my whole life. Then a few weeks before Luke found me, I ran away from the orphanage I was at."

Jessie was shocked, but she felt bad for Larissa, "I'm sorry you've had such a bad childhood so far, but don't worry. You're safe, loved, and wanted now. I love you so much, sweetie."

"Te amo, mama Jessie." Larissa said smiling softly

"Translation?" Jessie asked

Larissa nodded, "I love you, mama Jessie."

Jessie smiled and hugged Larissa, who returned the hug. Jessie loved Larissa and nothing would change that. No matter what Larissa did or said, Jessie would always love her unconditionally.

-Later that night-

Larissa had a bad dream. She woke up to discover that she had wet her bed. Not only was Larissa embarrassed, she was scared of getting in trouble. She tried to hide it by cleaning up and changing her clothes. She quietly took her sheets to the laundry room.

Jessie woke up. She was a light sleeper so even the slightest peep could wake her up. She walked out of her bedroom and then asked Larissa, "Why are you awake, baby? Is everything alright?"

Larissa lied and nodded, "Si mama Jessie."

Jessie nodded even though she knew Larissa was lying. She asked, "You know you can tell me anything, sweetie?"

Larissa nodded. She stuttered softly, "I...I'm sor...sorry, mama Jessie. I...I wet my bed. I'm a bad girl." Then Larissa looked down sadly

"Oh no, baby. It's okay. It was just an accident. You're not a bad girl." Jessie assured Larissa "Would you like to sleep with me for tonight?"

Larissa thought about it. She knew she wouldn't have any bad dreams if she slept with Jessie. She nodded slowly, "Sure."

Jessie nodded and led Larissa to her (Jessie's) room. The two laid down in the bed.

"Goodnight baby. Love you." Jessie said as she kissed Larissa's forehead.

"Night mama Jessie. Te amo." Larissa replied as she snuggled into Jessie's arms and fell asleep. She felt safe.

Jessie smiled and then kissed Larissa's head again, "Sweet dreams, baby." Then Jessie went to sleep.

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