Kate sat back, noticed her father nodded to sleep, and smiled at Jasper,  "Jonn, trade place.<br/>The carriages had several miles to travel as the afternoon sun was near setting. Jon and Kate wobbly, traded places.<br/>Kate sat next to Jasper and placed her hand on his arm, "He was stiff, and his eyes gave her a quick glance then returned to the floor. She squeezed his arm lightly and whispered, "When we get home, we can ask Ann to make gingerbread men. It would be nice to end the day having hot cocoa by the fire." She  grabbed the blanket on the seat then whispered in his ear, " All know your tired. Turn into your cat form. I can hold you. Your upset. Only I know it. You can still protect me."