Emma sniffled as Tigger wriggled his way between them, his soft fur tickling her chin. "Can...can he stay with me?" she asked quietly, stroking the cat's fur gently. "Then I can pretend you're still here!" That got her crying again and Tigger started whining unsure as to what was upsetting Emma.
"It won't be the same!" she whimpered. "It's not fair! Everyone leaves me!"