Embarrassed, Naomi Shaw scrambled off the bed, walked over, and knelt before the two children. She did her best to explain, "Dylan, Daddy has been very tired lately. Mommy was really just giving him a massage. Did you and your sister come up for something?"
"Joy was looking for Mommy after playing for a bit. It seems like she's afraid you'll leave again."
Dylan glanced at the little girl beside him and told Naomi Shaw, his heart aching for her.
A pang of sadness hit Naomi Shaw. She quickly pulled a teary-eyed Joy into her arms, comforting her. "It's okay, Joy. Don't be afraid. Mommy won't ever leave you two again!"
"Okay!"
Joy gave a small, obedient nod in her mother's arms before pushing away. She reached out her little hand to take her brother's. Dylan immediately understood. He waved to Julian Donovan and Naomi Shaw. "You can keep giving Dad his massage, Mom. Joy and I will go play downstairs."
