"Jack?" Emma whispered softly into his ear and Jack turned slowly in the bed to face her, showing that he was paying attention. Emma had climbed into his bed a few minutes ago. She had gotten a bad dream. She hadn't told Jack was it was, and he wasn't going to force her to tell him what was so scary about it. He had let her in his bed and wrapped her with him, using a thick blanket to keep them warm from the cold winter air. Jack looked into Emma's eyes and she looked terrified.
"Yes?"
Emma looked down from his gaze, "Will you protect me from nightmares?" she hushed.
Jack chuckled and Emma looked up at him, pouting. He ruffled her hair and said softly to her, "No nightmare can get past me! Don't you worry Emma, I'll always protect you from any harm."
Emma gave Jack a big sleepy grin as she curled up next to him.
"Thank you Jack," she said as her eyes fluttered close. "Goodnight."
"Sweet Dreams Emma."