Cold Intentions

Harley, fearing that his mommy would disappear if he let go, clung tightly to Julissa's neck, sobbing, "Mommy, you won't leave Harley, will you?"

"How could mommy ever leave Harley? Harley is mommy's little treasure. Mommy just went to take a shower," Julissa, holding Harley, moved to the other side of the bed, softly soothing, "Wait for тоту, okay? Mommy will change her clothes, is that okay?"

Harley, still sobbing, hearing Julissa's words, hugged her even tighter, his trembling little voice crying out, "Don't go, mommy, don't leave Harley!"

Julissa, heart aching, soothed him,

"Okay, okay, mommy won't go anywhere. Mommy is right here."