Ivy was the first up. I heard her moving around in the kitchen and could smell the wonderful aroma of fresh brewed coffee. The cats jumped off the bed as I got up. They still act skittish around the girls. The get that trait from their mommy. I have spent too much time alone. Holly wore down their defenses quickly by always bringing home treats. I may have to suggest the girls get some nibbles for them before moving in. We all have to get along.

I rose and stretched a bit beside the bed. Harley was moving now and slowly opened her eyes. A big grin spreads across her face. "Morning sunshine!" she exclaims in a kid like voice. I roll my eyes with a grunt. "You're not much a morning person are you?" she says mixed with giggles.

I advise no talking until I have had some coffee." I warn. Harley sits up on the bed and covers her laugh with her hand. Her bruises make her look like a cartoon raccoon. I almost smile.

I slide open the track doors and walk into the kitchen followed by three cats tails up ready for food. Ivy sits looking like a cover of Maxim magazine turned to the side holding a steaming mug of coffee.
I go to the pantry and grab the cat chow and fill three bowls. "Good morning." Ivy says. I grab a mug off the counter pour it in add milk and sugar, take a sip then finally say "Morning."

"Bad night?" Ivy asks "Did she have nightmares?"

"No she slept like and sounded like a giggly yogi bear. I had the nightmares."

Ivy walks to me and puts her arms around me. "Aaawh. It will get better dear. It just takes time is all." she whispers to me.

Harley runs and slides across the floor with a smile. "We having breakfast?" she asks anxiously.
"What do you want?" I ask her.

"Well. I love pancakes. Pancakes with chocolate chips or pancakes with strawberries, or blueberries, or banana or.

Ivy holds up her hand. "We get it...You love pancakes!"

We laugh as I grab ingredients to start breakfast. Ivy assists while Harley sits like a cute kid at the bar looking like a masked bandit.

We devour our pancakes and make our plans for the day. I should be back from the library by 6. Ivy has to run to her greenhouse to grab some plants and basic essentials.

Harley said she missed her puddin. We tell her he's a jerk and that we miss spending time with her.

Ivy says she will feed everyone before I get home cats and one motley dressed girl included. I grab a shower , get dressed , pet my cats, and rush to the elevator.

Just as I was closing the gate I look back. The two were gabbing and giggling. Even the cats were sitting near them amused.

This may turn out alright after all I thought then pressed the down button.