The first few weeks were tough. Chartara didn't seem to be getting over her nightmares and isolation. She continued avoiding contact and still kept quiet to herself. I once walked by her room and heard her whispering to her stuffed toy cat. She was whispering too quietly, so I couldn't hear what she was saying.

We once listened to her nightmares. She kept talking out loud. She was saying things like 'don't touch me', 'no', 'stop', or 'please stop doing this.' It was tough seeing the pain in her eyes. Though she wore a smile, she couldn't hide her misery.

That Jenny is a miracle worker! We brought Chartara over to Jenny's a couple times a week for the past month. I have to admit, Chartara seemed better every day. There were no more nightmares and she was finally allowing herself to be touched. We saw a real smile on her face every day.

We had never been to one of their meetings before, so I won't be able to tell you what went on in there. When Chartara was over at Jenny's, Tugger and I didn't know what to do during that time. We usually went over to Munk's, Jerrie's, or Misto's.

"So, how are things going with Tara?" Victoria asked as she watched Misto and Fairuza practicing their magic.

"Pretty good. She's not having nightmares anymore." I glanced over at Tugger. He was standing with Jerrie and Tugger, murmuring in low voices. Occasionally the group would burst out in laughter.

Demeter clapped her hands. "Really? Oh, that's wonderful!"

I nodded and glanced at the sun. "It is." I stood up. "I'll chat with you later. Time to get Tara." Tugger and I waved to our friends and headed over to Jenny's. They were sitting outside, knitting. It looked like they were just having idle chitchat.

Chartara glanced up to see us coming towards her. "Mommy! Daddy!" She dropped her knitting and ran over to us. She jumped into Tugger's arms. She nuzzled the both of us. "Jenny's teaching me how to knit!" I smiled at Jenny and she beckoned for me and Tugger to come over there. We sent Chartara over to Fairuza and Ovahad.

"Chartara seems to be making great progress," Jenny smiled. "I found that she is more open to talk when her mind is distracted."

"Like when you were just knitting?" I asked. She nodded.

"Are you aware of everything that went on in that warehouse?" Jenny asked quietly.

Tugger and I glanced at each other. "No, what?" He asked.

"Reed isn't the only one who did that to her. Apparently, nearly all the henchcats did something inappropriate to her. She was forced to do things kittens should NEVER do."

Tugger growled and I closed my eyes. Of course all of Reed's henchcats would do that sort of thing to an innocent kitten. We spoke a little more about Chartara's progress before taking her home. She was bouncing around the den, asking a million random questions. Tugger and I sat on the bed and tried to answer as many as possible. Eventually she calmed down and yawned. I brought her to her bed and tucked her in.

I watched her sleep peacefully, free of nightmares.


Meh. Short, yes, I know. I'm trying! Haha :)