"Deal," she said without hesitation. Moving over to a cabinet, she wrenched the splintered door open with difficulty and pulled out clothes, dressing without hurry but without wasted effort.<br/>"I need to get my mom out... she can stay with my uncle... but, well... um."<br/>She turned to look at Daniel, an eyebrow raised.<br/>"Can I come and stay with you? I cook and clean..."<br/>She smiled a little self-conciously and finished pulling on her clothes, tugging out a large armful more and stuffing them in a bag from the bottom of the cupboard.