Hushed Willows Taking on the day

The little girl said her name was Minnow. That's a very pretty name, Steph said, then nodded. Yeah, if Sunny is your Dad, then I'm your Dad's friend, she added with a chuckle. She wondered if any other pups were around, but couldn't really take her eyes off of the one in front of her. If Sunny ever returned Steph's feelings, and they decided to pair up... Would this child accept her? The poor thing had been through so much in her young life, and Steph didn't even know about the kidnapping. 

Are you supposed to be sleeping? Steph asked, her voice a whisper. She didn't want to get Minnow in trouble, but she also just couldn't tell the girl to go to bed. She wanted to get to know her, after all!