Kate smiled as he nuzzled her hand, He no longer flinched. It was if he welcomed her touch. He hair and cat ears were soft. She scratched his ears lightly and rubbed his tuffs of hair between her finger. He was warm and his purr lulled her to close her eyes. She turned her head towards him and hugged him. She knew he was feeling more as his words meant the world to her, "Jasper, you are doing very well." She yawned and dropped her head on his shoulder. "You're so brave and I feel safe with you. Your welcome." Yawn. "There is food in the cupboard and icebox. Help yourself. I love..." Kate curled her tail around him and was sound asleep.