Nathaniel was looking at his daughter Starla. "Hey. Slow down. One little bite at a time. Chew then swallow." he said. Watching as Starla slowed down and stabbed one small piece with her fork and ate it. "Just like that. That is my good baby girl." He said with a smile. Giving her a big encouraging smile. He blinked hearing a rapid knocking at the door. Who would be out in this snow storm? He stood up and looked at Starla. "One small bite at a time Star. I'll be right back." he patted her on the head.<span style="font-weight: bold">Starla looked up. "Otay daddy." She said with a smile. Continuing to one at a time slowly eat her food. Putting her kiddie fork down to pick up her juice cup with both hands and sip at it.</span>Nathaniel headed towards the front door. "Just a minute." he called out. He walked quickly to the front door. He opened it and blinked. For a moment a startled look on his face. Then he shook it away. This girl resembled the girl of thirteen in a picture frame he'd found while cleaning up the attic. "Hello?" he said. He didn't know this girl but by the looks of her she been out in the snow.<br/><br/>He sighed and unlocked the screen. "Come on in. I don't know you but I can't let you freeze to death." He said in a kind but distant tone. A broken toy inside. He pushed open the screen. When she came in he shut it and locked it. "May I ask who you are? Why you were trudging through snow in the middle of the start of a blizzard?" he asked in concern. Shutting the door and locked it.<span style="font-weight: bold">Starla came running their way and grabbed onto the back of her daddy's pants leg. Peering around him shyly. "Daddy who da pwetty lady?" She asked shyly. Peering with one eye at her.</span><br/><br/>Nathaniel looked at Starla and blinked. Running a hand in a fatherly fondness through her hair. "No idea my little princess." He looked to the woman. "My name is Nathaniel. This is my daughter Starla." He said. Looking at her. "Are you hungry? I made more than enough chocolate chip pancakes. You are more than welcome to join us." He said. Picking up Starla and took her back to the table. Sitting her in her seat. "Continue eating Star." he said. Looking at the woman. "Hot chocolate alright? It is all I have that is hot and you look like you need something hot to drink." He went into the kitchen part to grab another plate and silverware for the woman.