Layla was reading Edgar Allen Poe's Anthology while she was sitting in the middle of the lobby. She was on newcomer's duty this evening. She was reading her book and when she turned her head for a moment to take a sip of her coffee and then turned back, within that small span of time a little boy popped into view wearing a Ravens Jersey. She recognized the face, the jersey, just him anywhere. Her heart broke for a moment thinking how sad it was going to be telling an obviously very young version of her husband that he was trapped in an pocket universe with no chance of getting home. She held all of that back and smiled warmly to the child. When he called out for his Momma and his Daddy, well that didn't seem right. Lucas' father split on him. May be in this alternate universe his father stayed?
"Hi, sweetie. My name is Layla and I recognize that jersey you are wearing anywhere. My husband owns one too. I actually got him a replica of his Jersey for him while he and I have been Here. His number is 3 and what a coincidence, his last name is Scott too. What is your name?"
She did her absolute best to seem very friendly and very non-threatening. The plants all near her picked up on her fear and concern. They leaned toward her.
"Your furry friend is very cute by the way. I have three furry kids of my own. Want to meet them?" Iggy, Frick and Frack were all sleeping next to her in the crook of her leg and covered by a blanket at the moment.