Chapter 11 - An uncertain night.

As they finished dinner, Jack's mom smiled at Elsa as she spoke. "You're welcome to stay overnight, dear. We have Jack's room, and he can sleep in the living room." Elsa hesitated, looking at Jack. "I don't want to impose..." Jack chimed in, "It's no imposition, Elsa. We have plenty of space. And it's not safe for you to go back home alone at night, especially with...you know, everything that's happened." Elsa nodded, feeling a mix of relief and gratitude. "Thank you, Ma'am .That's very kind of you." As they cleared the table, Jack's sister, Lily, teased, "Ooh, Jack's got a girlfriend! Jack's got a girlfriend!" Jack playfully rolled his eyes. "Shut up, Lily. We're just friends." Elsa smiled, feeling a warmth in her chest. "I think your family is lovely, Jack." Jack grinned. "Yeah, they're something else." As they settled in for the night, Elsa realized she was feeling more at ease than she had in a long time. But as she lay in Jack's bed, her thoughts turned to her parents and