Charlie went over the back of the couch in the smooth vault and was at Deacon's heels as he went through the door into Nia's room.
She was on her front, bottom in the air and hugging her pillow. Her face was in shadow but she was breathing evenly. A moment later she made the noise again - a happy little chuckle - and turned on her side.
She was still asleep, but dreaming of happy things from the smile on her face.