After finishing washing Hester we exit the bathtub and towel ourselves, with Hope helping me dry her sister, then I once more pick up my pet in my arms and carry her to my own bedroom, where I gently deposit her on my bed face down. While Hope remains with her sister, I move to my own bathroom and retrieve from the pharmacy box a tube of analgesic cream, then I return to the bedroom.
"Hope, honey, you have homework to do for tomorrow. Go back home, you can come later to check on your sister."
My little minx pouts lightly, I can see that she wants to stay, but decides against arguing with me.
"Yes, daddy."
After saying goodbye to a still dazed Hester, she goes to the den to pick up her clothes, then leaves the apartment. Meanwhile, I open the tube of analgesic cream and start gently applying it to Hester's tortured cheeks, causing her to wince slightly.
"The cream will help, pet. I will also give you a pain reliever to help you sleep."
"Thank you, father."
