Elly May Duke

She hated to admit it, but she was bothered so she got up, checked on all the kids and then went out on the porch and sat in one of the rockers and looked up at the moon.

Soon they were both asleep, Daisy in a fitful sleep herself.

Lulu smiled "Good luck Daisy. . .you two Enos." she called as they went off.

Enos sighed thinking that couldn't be true but nevertheless laid down himself and closed his eyes.

Lulu shook her head "No. . .I had them from times we had to babysit those nephews of ours." she said.

"Well somethin must be wrong cause apparently you can't sleep." Enos said.

Lulu ignored the question and came back with a few things for Cherry, such as blankets, outfits and a few other things.

Enos noticed when he came in "What's the matter Daisy. . .something on your mind?"

Lulu nodded "Hang on a minute and I'll give you a few other things Daisy."

Enos nodded "All right. I'll see you after I feed the kids and get them into bed." he said kissing her.

Enos smiled, but said nothing as he was secretly hoping the same.

Now it was Enos's turn "Daisy are you okay?" Enos asked concerned

Enos nodded "I figured she was. . .Daisy and I will give her the love she needs. . .she's so small."

"Why you sorry honey?" granny asked. (Reckon you can go git yer bath. . .I'm gonna go and draw a little bit. . .not sure what, but probably one of my cat girls. . .eevee version.

"So does that mean he thinks she was abused?" Enos asked.

Granny looked at Daisy shocked "Well I never heard of it. Back in Tennessee if Elly or Jed or Ellen missed ANYTHING . . .they were sick."

Enos nodded "It must be a miracle. . .what did doc say about. . .did he say anything about thinking she was abused?"

"Hey honey." Granny smiled "Well. . .I hope these young'uns ain't sick. None of 'em ate a thing tonight."

(Okay. . .don't know if I will. . .how long you be ya think?) Enos nodded "I figured you'd think. I actually had Lulu run her by docs. . .speaking of" he turned to look at Lulu "What did doc say?"

(I'd try it though. . .and squirell) "Don't worry Lily." Daisy said as she spread peanutbutter. Just then Granny woke up.

"Oh. . .how is that?" Daisy asked taking Cherry from Lulu.

"Just asking" Enos replied "Besides. . .you know I've had possum myself. . .pretty good actually."

"Cherry and the fact that Enos brought her and all." Daisy answered.

Enos smiled "Did you eat any Lily?" he asked as Daisy went to the counter to make some sandwiches for them.

Lulu took Daisy's hand and led her into the den where Cherry was. "Well what does Boss think about this?" Daisy asked.