Re: Log: Iris/Manning(/TJ)
[TJ's grin made Iris smile in return, and the tight hug of small arms went a long way in reassuring her that no matter what memories filled with familiar smells came on her, she was safe. TJ was safe. The baby growing inside of her was safe. There was nothing to connect this town with the man that had been TJ's birth father. There was no reason to worry. And even if there was, there were people that would help her. She knew that Manning would never let a thing happen to TJ or the baby, and she suspected that she ranked a close second to the children.
She gratefully accepted the help in getting back to her feet, and the touch to her hand and kiss to her head helped her to relax.] Later... [It was a whisper. And a promise to let him help in any way he could.]